The 5 Themes of Geography

Theme 2: (a)   is understanding the unique features and characteristics of a location.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What are the 5 Themes of Geography?

• Mountains, Oceans, Rivers, Deserts, Forests
• Location, Place, Human-Environment Interaction, Movement, Region
• Cities, Countries, Continents, Islands, States
• Latitude, Longitude, Elevation, Climate, Population

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Which of the following is an example of a region with similar characteristics?

• The Sahara Desert: Vast arid region with high temperatures and sandy dunes.
• Trade Routes- Ships transporting spices from Asia to Europe during ancient times.
• Sustainable Farming- Farmers use eco-friendly methods and conserve water to protect the environment.
• The coordinates (latitude and longitude) of the Eiffel Tower.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does the theme of Region in geography refer to?

• Grouping places with similar characteristics together.
• The constant flow of people, goods, and ideas around the world.
• Understanding the unique features and characteristics of a location.
• Exploring how humans interact with their environment and use natural resources.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Theme 3: (a)   is exploring how humans interact with their environment and use natural resources.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

What is the difference between absolute and relative location?

• Absolute location refers to the general area of a place, while relative location refers to its exact coordinates.
• Absolute location refers to the exact coordinates of a place, while relative location refers to its position in relation to other places.
• Absolute location refers to the physical characteristics of a place, while relative location refers to its cultural characteristics.
• Absolute location refers to the climate of a place, while relative location refers to its natural resources.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is an example of unique features and characteristics of a location?

• Trade Routes- Ships transporting spices from Asia to Europe during ancient times.
• The Sahara Desert: Vast arid region with high temperatures and sandy dunes.
• The coordinates (latitude and longitude) of the Eiffel Tower.
• Sustainable Farming- Farmers use eco-friendly methods and conserve water to protect the environment.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Theme 1: (a)   is knowing where something is on the map, using absolute and relative location.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What does the theme of Place in geography refer to?

• The constant flow of people, goods, and ideas around the world.
• Understanding the unique features and characteristics of a location.
• Exploring how humans interact with their environment and use natural resources.
• Grouping places with similar characteristics together.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

What does the theme of Human-Environment Interaction in geography explore?

• Exploring how humans interact with their environment and use natural resources.
• Understanding the unique features and characteristics of a location.
• Grouping places with similar characteristics together.
• The constant flow of people, goods, and ideas around the world.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7