7th Grade Geography: 5 Themes of Geography Test S

Which of the following is an example of absolute location?

• New York City is located along the East Coast of the United States

• The coordinates of New York City are 40 Degrees North, 74 Degrees West

• New York City is north of Philadelphia

• The climate of New York City is Temperate

Which theme of geography is described when we study how people, goods, and ideas move from one place to another?

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

Which of the following is an example of a human characteristic of a place?

• The geographical location of a city
• The Amazon Rainforest

• The population of Tokyo

• The natural resources available in an area

Which theme of geography examines the physical and human characteristics that define a location?

• Place

• Region

• Human Environment Interaction

• Location

• Movement

A region defined by a shared political system, such as the European Union, is an example of which theme?

• Political region
• Geographical area
• Economic zone
• Cultural region

Match the description with the correct theme of geography.

• Human-Environment Interaction

• A desert's sandy terrain and hot climate.

• Region

• The Great Plains is known for its flat land and farming economy.

• Place

• The spreading of new technology from the U.S. to other countries.

• Movement

• Deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest to clear land for farming.

• Location

• Japan is east of South Korea, across the Sea of Japan.

The exact position of a place on Earth, using latitude and longitude, is called ________ location.

A ______ is an area that shares similar characteristics, like climate, culture or political boundaries.

A _____ characteristic describes the cultural aspects of a place, such as language, religion, and architecture.

The theme of _________________ looks at how humans interact with and change their environment.