Movement
Movement occurs when people walk from one place to another. True or False?
True
The northeast is a region that is divided by political boundaries. True or False?
False
Tell whether the following question is relative or absolute location: The longitude and latitude of Perth is 31.9554 degrees South and 115.8585 degrees East.
This is Absolute location.
How do humans rely on nature?
We need water to drink. We need fields to grow our crops.
Describe the movement theme of geography includng a definition and any key words that are assocated with it.
The Movement theme of geography is the movement of people and products from one place to another.
Give an example of a region...
Northwest, Illinois, United States, Midwest, etc.
Absolute or Relative? Australia is near New Zealand.
This is Relative
How can you prevent global warming?
Recycle, conserve, use paper on both sides, carpool, etc.
How are products made within the United States transported to stores in our area?
Trucks, Trains, etc.
A region is an area with similar characteristics, which makes it different than surrounding areas. True or False?
True
Relative or Absolute? You are asking for directions to get to Perth from Collie. The man you ask tells you to keep driving until you see a light house, then turn left.
This is Relative.
How do we modify the environment to satisfy our needs?
We build levies to keep floods away from our living communities. We build highways through mountains.
How are products made outside of the United States transported to our country?
Boats, Planes, etc.
States are political regions. True or False?
True
True or False: Location is how people get from place to place.
False
How can the environment damage our lives?
Hurricanes, tornados, floods, Tsunami, etc.
If I described the people in Michigan to be educated, it is a __________________ characteristic.
Human
What is an immigrant? How does an immigrant relate to the movement theme of geography?
An immigrant is a person who moved from one country to another country. It relates to the movement theme of geography because the person is moving from one place to another.
Illinois is located in the Midwest___________.
region
Relative or Absolute: Perth, Australia is 10,932 mile from Sheboygan, WI in the USA.
Relative
What is global warming?
An increase in the temperature of the earth's atmosphere because of greenhouse gases.
___________ looks at the physical characteristics and human characteristics of an area.
Place