Geography Concepts

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The Five Themes of Geography

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Location, Place, Region, Movement, Human-Environment Interaction

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Difference between absolute location and relative location

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Absolute location is the exact position of a place on Earth, often given in latitude and longitude. Relative location describes a place in relation to other places.

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Example of absolute location

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Coordinates like 40.7128° N, 74.0060° W for New York City

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Example of relative location

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New York City is located northeast of Philadelphia.

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Difference between physical and human characteristics of a place

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Physical characteristics include natural features like mountains and rivers, while human characteristics involve human-made features like buildings and roads.

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Example of a physical characteristic of a place

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The Rocky Mountains

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Example of a human characteristic of a place

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The Eiffel Tower

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Definition of Free Trade

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Free Trade is the exchange of goods and services between countries without restrictive regulations.

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Explanation of tariff

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A tariff is a tax imposed on imported goods and services.

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Explanation of quota

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A quota is a limit on the quantity of a product that can be imported or exported.