Exploring Geography's Five Themes

What are the Five Themes of Geography?

• Location, Place, Human-Environment Interaction, Movement, Region

• Latitude, Longitude, Equator, Prime Meridian, Tropics

• Climate, Vegetation, Population, Economy, Culture

• Mountains, Rivers, Deserts, Forests, Oceans

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is an example of "Human-Environment Interaction"?

• The coordinates of New York City

• The construction of dams to control flooding

• The migration patterns of birds

• The cultural festivals in Japan

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the theme of geography that involves the study of the physical and human characteristics of a location.

• Movement

• Place

• Region

• Location

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which type of geographic data would be most useful for analyzing population density in a city?

• Climate data

• Topographic maps

• Census data

• Satellite imagery

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How can Geographic Information Systems (GIS) be used to solve real-world problems?

• By providing weather forecasts

• By mapping crime hotspots to improve law enforcement strategies

• By predicting stock market trends

• By translating languages

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Explain how the theme of "Movement" can be applied to understand global trade patterns.

• By examining the physical features of trade routes

• By analyzing the flow of goods, services, and information between countries

• By studying the cultural practices of trading communities

• By identifying the locations of major trade hubs

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate the impact of human activities on the environment using the theme of "Human-Environment Interaction."

• Describe how deforestation affects biodiversity and climate change.

• List the major rivers affected by pollution.

• Identify the countries with the highest carbon emissions.

• Name the endangered species in the Amazon rainforest.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Using the theme of "Region," analyze how cultural regions can influence political boundaries.

• Discuss how language and religion can create cultural regions that impact political borders.

• List the countries in the European Union.

• Identify the continents with the most diverse cultures.

• Name the regions with the highest economic growth.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Plan a research project using geographic data to study the effects of urbanization on local ecosystems.

• Outline the steps to collect and analyze data on urban sprawl and its impact on wildlife habitats.

• List the cities with the highest rates of urbanization.

• Identify the types of ecosystems most affected by urbanization.

• Name the species that have adapted to urban environments.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Using the theme of "Location," explain how absolute and relative location can be used to describe a place.

• Define absolute location and relative location, and provide examples of each.

• List the coordinates of major world cities.

• Identify the countries located along the equator.

• Name the continents in the Northern Hemisphere.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking