Exploring the 5 Themes of Geography

What is the study of geography primarily concerned with?

• The study of people, their environment, and their resources

• The study of animals and their habitats

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The study of weather patterns

Which of the following best describes exact location?

• A reference to a nearby landmark

• A general area on the map

• A description of the climate

• A specific pinpoint on the map using latitude and longitude

What is an example of relative location?

• The Prime Meridian

• Yosemite National Park in California

• 40° N, 74° W

• The Equator

What question helps define the theme of Place?

• Where is it?

• How do people interact with the environment?

• What is it like to live there?

• Why do people move?

Which of the following is a human characteristic of a place?

• Deserts

• Agriculture

• Rivers

• Mountains

How do people modify their environment in a desert?

• By moving to another place

• By reducing water usage

• By planting more trees

• By building dams and irrigation systems

Why did prehistoric people move from place to place?

• To find new jobs

• To explore new lands

• To follow their food sources

• To find better weather

What is an example of the movement of ideas in the digital age?

• Building new highways

• Sharing events on social media

• Planting crops

• People migrating for work

What does the theme of Regions focus on?

• Areas with specific characteristics

• Movement of people and ideas

• Exact locations on the map

• Human interactions with the environment

Which theme of geography involves using latitude and longitude?

• Movement

• Place

• Regions

• Location