5 Themes of Geography

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The 5 Themes of Geography are: Location, place, human environment, movement, region

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Location, place, human environment, movement, region

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What is LOCATION?

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Where is it located?

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Which is an example of absolute location? Options: Across from McDonald's, North of the Rio Grande, 1020 Mall Lane, Near Gateway Mall

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1020 Mall Lane

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What is PLACE?

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Place describes a location by physical and human features.

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How can place be described?

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Place can be described by physical and human features.

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What is REGION?

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Region is a group of places that share common physical or human characteristics or features.

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What are the three types of regions?

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Formal, functional, and perceptual.

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If a region shares a common characteristic such as climate, laws, or religion, it is:

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Formal

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If a region is defined by a common use, it is:

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Functional

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If a region is defined by people's feelings about an area, it is:

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Perceptual