5 Themes

The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France is located at 48.858844*N latitude and 2.294351*E longitude. This is an example of

• movement

• location

• Place

• Human environment interaction

The Silk Road, texting, sending postcards, and traveling by plane are all examples of

The Three Gorges Dam in China has altered the flow of the Yangtze River, impacting local ecosystems and providing hydroelectric power to millions. What theme is this an example of?

• Movement

• Place

• Human Environment Interaction

• Region

A ​ ​ (a)   region is defined by official boundaries. A ​ (b)   region is defined by shared cultural attitudes or opinions. Lastly, a ​ (c)   region is an area surrounding a central hub.

• formal
• perceptual
• functional
• absolute

Match the pictures to the themes they represent.

• Place

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• Region

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• Human Environment Interaction

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• Movement

• 
• Location

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The Amazon Rainforest in Brazil is being deforested at an alarming rate, affecting global climate and local biodiversity. What theme does this situation illustrate?

• Region

• Movement

• Human Environment Interaction

• Place

Place can be described with both physical characteristics and