5 Themes of Geography
What theme of geography describes where a place is located?
Location
Name one country in North America.
Canada (or the USA, Mexico)
How to locate North America on a map
the large landmass north of Central America
How do people in cold climates adapt to their environment?
by wearing warm clothing
What are the three types of movement
the movement of people, goods, and ideas
Which theme explains how people interact with their environment?
Human-Environment Interaction
What is a major physical characteristic of South America?
Andes Mountains
How to identify the Caribbean on a map
the islands southeast of the United States
Give an example of how people change their environment.
building roads or houses, etc.
How does the movement of goods influence a community
it allows access to products from different places
This theme describes the what of people, goods, and ideas
movement
Describe a human characteristic of the Caribbean
rich mix of cultures, tourism, etc.
Name a major river found in North America
Mississippi River, etc.
How do farmers adapt to the environment in high altitudes
by building terraces to grow crops
Give an example of the movement of ideas in your life
learning from the internet or school, etc.
What theme describes the characteristics of a location?
Place
How to locate Central America on a map
the region between North and South America
How to identify the South America on a map
the landmass south of central america
What is a human characteristic of your hometown (tumwater)
MTS, English Language, Capitol Boulevard, Timberland Library etc.
Why is the movement of people important
it brings diversity and new cultures
Name the theme that groups places with similar characteristics.
Region
Name three countries in South America.
Brazil, Argentina, and Chile, etc.
This is the imaginary line used to determine a location's latitude
equator
What is a physical characteristic of your hometown (tumwater)
Tumwater falls, Tumwater Hill, Deschutes River, etc.
Describe how movement affects trade
it allows for the exchange of goods and services