Five Themes of Geography

What is geography the study of?

• The history of ancient civilizations.

• The Earth, its features, and how humans interact with it.

• Different types of maps and how to read them.

• The movement of people and goods across the world.

Why was fresh water important for early civilizations?

• It was used for building large monuments.

• It helped them create beautiful art.

• It was essential for drinking, irrigating crops, and transportation.

• It was mainly used for entertainment and games.

What does "absolute location" mean in geography?

• A location that is far away from other places.

• A location in relation to something else, like a river.

• An exact location, often found using grid coordinates or an address.

• A location that is difficult to find on a map.

What does the geography theme of "Movement" focus on?

• How mountains and rivers are formed.

• The migration of people, goods, or ideas from one place to another.

• What makes a specific place unique.

• How humans change their environment.

What are the two main questions asked when studying Human-Environment Interaction?

• How do humans travel and what do they trade?

• How do humans adapt to their environment and how do they modify it?

• What are the different types of maps and how are they used?

• Where are the largest cities located and why?

What is an example of people adapting to their environment to create shelter?

• Building houses from wood in a forest.

• Using mud bricks from rivers to build homes in a desert.

• Creating shelters in cliff sides.

• Constructing igloos from snow and ice.

How did early settlers in dry, desert areas often build their homes?

• They used large stones found in mountains.

• They cut down trees to make wooden houses.

• They mixed river water with mud to create bricks.

• They built tents from animal skins.

What is the term for when goods, ideas, and technology spread from one place to another?

• Cultural isolation

• Cultural diffusion

• Cultural stagnation

• Cultural preservation

Why are the Olmec and Aztec civilizations considered to be part of the same cultural region?

• They were located on different continents.

• The Aztecs borrowed and improved upon Olmec advancements.

• They had completely different languages and customs.

• They never interacted with each other.

What method was created by early civilizations to help with food production in dry areas?

• Building tall walls around farms.

• Developing irrigation systems.

• Using large machines to plant seeds.

• Moving farms to wetter climates.