Introduction to Social Studies

Which theme of geography describes WHERE a place is

• Place

• Location

• Region

• Movement

Points to exactly on Earth where something is using an address or latitude and longitude coordinates.

• Absolute Location

• Relative Location

• Region

• Movement

Measures the distance north or south of the equator

• Region

• Movement

• Latitude

• Longitude

Measures the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Region

• Movement

Check all examples of Absolute Location

• 2009 Byram Bulldog Blvd, Terry Ms

• Across the street from McDonalds

• South of Canada

• 10 Degrees North Latitude

  20 Degrees West Longitude

Describes where a place is compared to other places

• Absolute Location

• Relative Location

• Movement

• Region

Check all of the examples of Relative Location

• Canada is north of the United States

• 2009 Byram Bulldog Blvd, Terry MS

• Chickfila is in front of Walmart

• 75 Degrees North Latitude

  16 Degrees West Longitude

Which theme of geography describes features and characteristics?

• Region

• Movement

• Location

• Place

Which theme of geography describes the relationship between people and the environment?

• Movement

• Human-Environment Interaction

• Region

• Place

Which theme of geography describes how people bring their culture, beliefs, and ideas with them when they move?

• Movement

• Region

• Location

• Place