5 Themes of Geography: Place & Human Enviornment Interaction

What is the second theme of geography?

• Location

• Place

• Region

• Movement

What does the theme 'Place' describe?

• The physical and human characteristics of a location

• The exact coordinates of a location

• The interaction between humans and the environment

• The movement of people and goods

Which of the following is NOT an example of 'Place' for Illinois?

• Cold in the winter

• Navy Pier

• Football stadium

• Plains and hills

Which of the following is a characteristic of a school as a 'Place'?

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Rivers

• Lockers

What is the most challenging theme of geography?

• Region

• Location

• Place

• Human-environment interaction

What does human-environment interaction examine?

• The exact location of a place

• The physical characteristics of a place

• How people interact with their environment

• The movement of goods and services

How do people depend on the environment?

• By building skyscrapers

• By relying on crops and water

• By creating art

• By developing technology

What is an example of adapting to the environment?

• Building a dam

• Wearing a winter coat

• Constructing a bridge

• Planting trees

What is an example of modifying the environment?

• Wearing sunglasses

• Building a dam

• Using a map

• Growing crops

Which of the following is NOT a way people interact with the environment?

• Modifying it

• Depending on it

• Adapting to it

• Ignoring it