1.1 Check for Understanding: Skills of Geography

Which theme of geography describes how humans have changed a particular place and how humans adapt to the environment around them

• Location

• Place

• Region

• Movement

• Human-Environment Interaction

Which theme of geography describes where something is on earth

• Location

• Place

• Region

• Movement

• Human-Environment Interaction

Which theme of geography describes the physical and human characteristics of a place

• Location

• Place

• Region

• Movement

• Human-Environment Interaction

Which theme of geography describes how people, goods, information and culture got to a particular place

• Location

• Place

• Region

• Movement

• Human-Environment Interaction

Which theme of geography describes the similarities you may find in a place. These can include language, culture and similar historical background.

• Location

• Place

• Region

• Movement

• Human-Environment Interaction

Which is NOT one of the Five Themes of Geography

• Location

• Language

• Movement

• Region

Define Relative Location.

• The exact coordinates of a place using latitude and longitude.

• The cultural characteristics of a specific region.

• The physical features and climate of an area.

• The description of a place’s position in relation to other places.

Define Absolute Location.

• The exact position of a place using coordinate system (longitude and latitude).

• The cultural characteristics of a specific region.

• The physical features and climate of an area.

• The description of a place’s position in relation to other places.

Virginia is north of North Carolina

• Absolute Location
• Relative Location

Washington D.C. is at 38.8 North Latitude and 77 West Longitude

• Relative Location
• Absolute Location