5 Themes of Geography: Introduction & Location

What is the study of Earth's land, water, air, and living things called?

• Geology

• Biology

• Geography

• Astronomy

What does the Greek root 'geo' mean?

• Fire

• Earth

• Air

• Water

What does the ending 'graph' in geography mean?

• To calculate

• To measure

• To draw

• To write or describe

Which of the following is NOT a topic included in geography?

• Mathematical equations

• Weather and climate

• Specific places like countries and cities

• Natural resources

Which of the following is an example of a landform?

• Economy

• Population

• Government

• Peninsula

Which of the following is an example of a natural disaster?

• Election

• Festival

• Concert

• Tornado

What is the first of the Five Themes of Geography?

• Place

• Movement

• Region

• Location

What question does the theme of 'Location' answer?

• What is it?

• Where is it?

• Why is it there?

• How is it used?

Which of the following is an example of relative location?

• 234 North Ave

• 7654 Walnut Lane Town, IA 54321

• Next to the elementary school

• 41.8781° N, 87.6298° W

Which of the following is an example of absolute location?

• Chicago is located at coordinates 41.8781° N, 87.6298° W

• North of downtown

• Across the street from the post office

• A short drive away