Five Themes of Geography

40 degrees North and 55 degrees West is an example of which theme?

• Place

• Location

• Movement

• Region

• Human-environment interaction

Relocating from one state to another is an example of...

• Place

• Movement

• Location

• Region

• Human-environment interaction

A description of Canada as "north of the United States" is an example of which location.

• absolute

• relative

Which term refers to a group of places that have features in common?

• movement

• adaptation

• region

• location

How we adapt to nature around us is...

• Place

• Movement

• Location

• Region

• Human-environment interaction

How is a globe different from a map?

• It is more accurate

• It is difficult to transport easily

• It is the only one that shows the equator

• There is no distortion

When you describe to someone what your community is like, you are referring to which theme of geography?

• Place

• Movement

• Location

• Region

• Human-environment interaction

A majority of the people living in Egypt, Morocco, Lybia and Algeria practice the Muslim religion. Most people in these countries also communicate in Arabic. All of these countries are located in North Africa. Based on this information, what conclusion can be drawn?

• Most Muslims live in areas that are not heavily populated.

• Islam is practiced by people from many different areas.

• North Africa can be considered a formal region.

• North African nations are usually dictatorships.

Which statement is the best definition of a region?

• A region is an area in which people speak the same language.
• A region is an area that has common characteristics that distinguish it from neighboring areas.
• A region is an area set off from other areas by mountain ranges.
• A region is determined by an area's closeness to bodies of water.

Why is the Middle East considered a formal region by most geographers

• Its climate is warm and dry.

• It has an abundance of fertile valleys.

• It has many deserts and mountain areas.

• Its people share a common history and heritage.