The Five Themes of Geography Review

Which of these are part of the Five Themes of Geography?

• Location

• Placement

• People

• Regions

• Human-Environmental Interaction

This theme of geography answers the question: "Where is it"?

• Location

• Place

• Human-Environmental Interaction

• Regions

• Movement

Which of these describes the theme of geography called Place?

• Tells people where something is

• How humans affect their environment

• The unique human and physical characteristics of an area

• Divides the world into manageable units for geographic study

Which theme of geography is described in this scenario: Building a canal or drainage ditch

• Location

• Place

• Human-Environmental Interaction

• Regions

• Movement

Which of these describes the theme movement?

• Tells where something is

• Describes why and how people, goods, and ideas are transferred

• Groups areas together that have common characteristics

• Physical and human characteristics of an area that make it unique

Which theme uses colors, shapes, and symbols to show this theme on a map?

• Location

• Place

• Human-Environmental Interaction

• Movement

• Regions

This theme includes how information is communicated.

• Location

• Place

• Human-Environmental Interaction

• Regions

• Movement

Which of these is an example of absolute location?

• I work at 3000 Main St.

• I work south of Cape.

• I work next to the interstate.

• I work next to a neighborhood.

This type of location is a more general description of where something is.

• Relative Location

• Absolute Location

This type of location is more specific.

• Relative Location

• Absolute Location