5 Themes of Geography

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What is the main purpose of studying the 5 Themes of Geography in social studies?

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To understand how geography shapes human history and culture

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Which of the following is an example of relative location? Options: Philadelphia is a city known for its historical significance. Philadelphia is west of New Jersey and northeast of Delaware. Philadelphia is the capital of Pennsylvania. City Hall is located at a specific address. Philadelphia is a city with a population of over a million.

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Philadelphia is west of New Jersey and northeast of Delaware

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What landform is a major physical feature in Eastern North America, going through the state of Pennsylvania?

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Appalachian Mountains

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Which theme of geography would you use to describe the cultural practices in New Orleans?

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Place

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How do the 5 Themes of Geography help students analyze historical events?

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By showing the influence of geography on human actions and events.

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What is the primary tool today for determining absolute location?

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GPS (global positioning system)

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A region is best defined as:

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A specific physical or cultural area with shared traits

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Which theme would focus on trade routes in the United States?

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Movement

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What major river in the central United States is an example of "movement"?

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Mississippi River

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Isla is studying a mountain range for her geography project. This mountain range is an example of which theme?

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Place