Themes of Geography
How many themes are geography are there?
5
Which is 3D:
map, globe, or both?
Globe
Tells the topic of a map
title
shows boundaries made by humans
political map
a body of land that juts out and is surrounded by water on three sides
peninsula
What acronym is used to remember the themes of geography?
Mr. Help
Which is less accurate in terms of shape, size, and location: map or globe?
Map
shows the distance on a map compared to actual distance
scale
uses contour lines to show the shape and elevation of an area (also known as a contour map)
topographical map
a large, flowing body of water that usually empties into a sea or ocean
river
What are 3 things that move in terms of geography?
•People
•Ideas
•Goods
Which shows absolute location: map, globe, or both?
Both
shows cardinal and intermediate directions
compass rose
shows how things such as language, religion, population, and rainfall are distributed throughout an area
distribution map
a large, rolling flat area of land that is higher than the rest of the land
plateau
What are the two types of characteristics used to define a region?
Physical and Human
Which is less detailed: map, globe, or both?
Globe
explains what symbols on a map means
legend
uses color to show the height of land above sea level
elevation map
a pointed piece of land that extends or sticks out into the sea
cape
What are the three ways humans interact with the environment?
Depend on it
Modify it
Adapt to it
Which is more distorted: map, globe, or both?
Map
shows where a place is from a zoomed-out view
locator map
uses different shades of the same color to show elevation
relief map
a narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses and has water on two sides
isthmus