The Five Themes of Geography

Which theme groups areas by similiar characteristics?

• Place
• Movement
• Region
• Human/ Environment Interaction

Which theme is illustrated in the following statement?

Indiana is east of Illinois and south of Michigan.

• Human Place

• Absolute Location

• Human Movement

• Relative Location

Which theme is represented in the following statement?

The White House is located at 1600 W. Pennsylvania Ave.

• Absolute Location

• Relative Location

• Region

• Place

Which theme is represented in the following statement?

The United States imports goods from China.

• Region

• Location

• Movement

• Place

Which theme attempts to answer the question, "What is it like there?"

• Location
• Place
• Region
• Movement

Social media is one way that we...

• use GPS
• understand the unique characteristics of an area
• spread ideas around the world

A climate map is one way to show areas with similar characteristics.  This represents which of the five themes?

• Location
• Region
• Place
• Human/ Environment

Which of the following is an example of absolute location?

• 42.3314° N, 83.0458° W

• Two blocks south of Northland Library

• Across the street from McDonald's

• Peebles Elementary School

Which characteristics would you expect to find in a physical region?

• Landforms and Climate

• Animal Life and Language

• Plant Life and Religion

• Culture and Topography

Why is the Middle East considered a cultural 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.