5 Themes of Geography
What theme of geography is an area united by a similar or several similar characteristics?
Region
The purpose of the compass rose is…
To show the direction on a map. (North, South, West, etc.)
What is the least populated continent?
Antartica
How many states are in the U.S?
50 states!
There are __ continents.
7
The way people, animals, products, information, and ideas move from one place to another is called?
Movement
An imaginary grid system of coordinates used to show any exact location on Earth using lines (two vertical and horizontal) are called what?
Latitude and Longitude
How many oceans are there in the world?
5!
What is the most populated state in America?
California!
Define the letter H in MR.HELP:
Human-Enviormental Intercation
The study of the earth's surface, including its physical features and how people interact with their environment is what?
Geography
What does the blue color on a map usually represent?
Bodies of water (Lakes, rivers, oceans, etc.)
Name 5 of the world's oceans
Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and Southern
What region is Massechussetts located in?
The Northeast!
What was the first state that seceded to the Confederacy during the Civil War?
South Carolina
How humans interact with, and change the physical and social environment in which they live is what?
Human-Enviorment Interaction
What is the imaginary line that seperates the North and South hemisphere called?
The Equator
Which continents are near the Atlantic Ocean to the east?
Europe and Africa
In the West, what is the biggest state?
Alaska!
Which state was last to be added to United States?
Hawaii is the 50th state!
What are the 5 themes of geography?
Movement, Region, Human-Enviorment Interaction, Location, and Place.
What is the Equator’s latitude?
0°
How many countries are in Europe?
44!
What's the capital of South Carolina?
Columbia!
Which continent is the only continent in ALL four hemispheres?
Africa!