Exploring the Five Themes of Geography: Region

Miss Patterson introduces the five themes of geography, focusing on regions. Regions are defined by common characteristics, which can be physical or cultural. Examples include New Mexico's physical regions and the cultural similarities in Latin America due to Spanish colonization. The video concludes with a review of these concepts.

Which of the following is NOT one of the five themes of geography?

• Location

• Place

• Region

• Climate

Regions can be defined by which of the following?

• A city

• A single country

• All of the above

• A plot of land

Which of the following is a physical feature that can define a region?

• Religion

• Economic system

• Climate

• Language

Which of these is NOT considered a cultural characteristic?

• Mountain ranges

• Government systems

• Religious practices

• Architectural styles

What is one of the physical regions of New Mexico?

• Sahara Desert

• Appalachian Mountains

• Colorado Plateau

• Great Lakes

Which animal is commonly found in the Basin and Range region of New Mexico?

• Road Runner

• Polar bear

• Penguin

• Kangaroo

What is a characteristic of the Great Plains region?

• Flat land

• Coastal beaches

• Dense forests

• Mountainous terrain

Which of the following regions was originally colonized by the Spanish?

• Japan

• New Mexico

• Australia

• North America

What language might you hear spoken in regions colonized by the Spanish?

• French

• German

• Spanish

• Mandarin

Which of the following is a unifying characteristic of regions?

• None of the above

• Physical features

• Cultural features

• Both A and B