Five Themes of Geography

Front

What are we studying when we ask questions about various people and places around the world?

Back

geography

Front

Which theme of geography helps us understand how and why places are connected?

Back

movement

Front

Which theme of geography helps us understand what a location is like? Options: location, place, region, movement

Back

place

Front

The words close, near, above, or below can be used to describe _______________?

Back

relative location

Front

What is the exact location of something called?

Back

absolute location

Front

What is a tool we can use to show the absolute location of a place?

Back

coordinate grid

Front

What theme helps us describe what location is like? Options: location, region, place, movement

Back

place

Front

What are part of the natural environment of a place?

Back

physical characteristics

Front

_________ _____________ are the human ideas and interactions of a place.

Back

physical characteristics

Front

What are the three basic needs of people?

Back

food, shelter, clothing