Geography Concepts and Characteristics

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What does the "L" stand for in MR. HELP?

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Location

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Which of these is an example of absolute location? 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, Across from the mall, On the east side of town

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1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC

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What is a formal region?

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Defined by boundaries or similar characteristics

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Which of these shows human-environment interaction? Wearing a coat in winter, Watching TV, Taking a test

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Wearing a coat in winter

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What are the 3 types of regions?

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Formal, Functional, Perceptual

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Which of the following is an example of a functional region? Cell phone coverage area, Middle East, Texas

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Cell phone coverage area

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Which theme of geography asks "What is it like?"

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Place

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Which is a physical characteristic of place? Climate, Highways, Culture

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Climate

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How do people modify the environment?

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Build roads and buildings

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How do people adapt to the environment?

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By dressing for the climate