The regions of the United States known as the North, South and West developed in the early 1800s largely based on their physical environments and economies

Latitude and longitude can be used to make observations about location and generalizations about climate.

Modern cultural practices and products show the influence of tradition and diffusion, including the impact of major world religions (Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism).

Improvements in transportation, communication and technology have facilitated cultural diffusion among peoples around the world.

Cultural biases, stereotypes and prejudices had social, political and economic consequences for minority groups and the population as a whole.

The availability of natural resources contributed to the geographic and economic expansion of the United States, sometimes resulting in unintended environmental consequences.

Maps and other geographic representations can be used to trace the development of human settlement over time.

Latitude and longitude can be used to identify absolute location.

American Indians developed unique cultures with many different ways of life. American Indian tribes and nations can be classified into cultural groups based on geographic and cultural similarities.

A map scale and cardinal and intermediate directions can be used to describe the relative location of physical and human characteristics of Ohio and the United States.

Daily life is influenced by the agriculture, industry and natural resources in different communities.