Exploring Geography's Five Themes

Which of the following is an example of a physical feature of Earth?

• Mountain

• School

• Highway

• Factory

What does the theme "Location" in geography refer to?

• The way people move

• The specific position of a place on Earth

• The weather of a place

• The culture of a region

Which of the following best describes "Human-Environment Interaction"?

• How people adapt to and change their environment

• The movement of goods

• The study of weather

• The location of cities

Which theme of geography is most related to the spread of languages?

• Movement

• Place

• Region

• Location

What is a region?

• A specific point on Earth

• An area with common features

• A type of weather

• A type of building

Which of the following is an example of a cultural feature?

• River

• Mountain

• Language

• Ocean

Which of these is an example of migration?

• Birds flying south for the winter

• A river flowing to the sea

• A mountain forming

• Rain falling

Which of the following is a human-made feature of a place?

• Lake

• Forest

• Bridge

• Mountain

What is the main difference between "place" and "location" in geography?

• Place describes physical and human characteristics; location tells where it is

• Place is about movement; location is about regions

• Place is about weather; location is about culture

• Place is about migration; location is about environment

If a city is located at 40°N, 75°W, what type of location is this?

• Relative location

• Absolute location

• Cultural location

• Regional location