5 Themes of Geography
Interaction and Movement
Definitions
More Definitions!
Misc.
100
What is a physical characteristic? Give an example.
Something that would exist even without humans.
100
Give an example of "modifying" the environment.
Good job!
100
What is latitude?
Imaginary horizontal lines that measure north and south of the Equator ("ladder-tude")
100
What does prehistoric mean?
Before written history.
100
Name Utah's three regions.
Colorado Plateau, Rocky Mountains, Great Basin
200
What is a human characteristic? Give an example.
Something that exists because of humans.
200
Give an example of "depending" on the environment.
Yeah!
200
What is Longitude?
Imaginary vertical lines that measure east and west of the Prime Meridian.
200
What is a Primary Source? Give an example.
A first hand account, written by someone who was there at the time.
200
What is scale?
A divided line representing length on a map.
300
What are the two ways to locate a place?
Absolute and Relative
300
Give an example of adapting to the environment.
Gold Star!
300
What is a key?
Explanations of symbols on a map.
300
What is a Secondary Source? Give an example.
Created by someone who was not there at the time.
300
What is Assimilation?
The process of becoming absorbed in or adapted to a new culture.
400
What is relative location? What is absolute location? Give an example of each.
Relative= explaining where something is in relation to another place Absolute= the exact location; an address or latitude and longitude coordinates
400
What three things fall under the category of movement?
People, Goods, Ideas
400
What is a compass on a map?
Shows North, South, East, and West on a map.
400
What is Immigration?
To come in to a new country.
400
What is Tolerance?
Respecting another's ideas and beliefs.
500
Name all five themes of geography.
Location Place Human-Environment Interaction Movement Region
500
What are the three ways humans interact with the environment?
Modify, Adapt to, Depend on
500
What is elevation?
Altitude above sea level
500
What is Persecution?
Causing someone to suffer because of his/her beliefs.
500
Name Utah's five National Parks.
Arches, Bryce (Canyon), Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Zion
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