5 Themes of Geography
This theme tells us where something is located
What is LOCATION?
This map tool explains what symbols and color mean
The directions in which latitude lines run
What is EAST to WEST?
Longitude lines run in these directions
What is NORTH and SOUTH?
The Sahara Desert is hot and dry
What is PLACE?
This theme describes the physical and human characteristics of an area
What is PLACE?
This map tool shows directions such as north, south, east, and west
What is COMPASS ROSE?
The line of latitude located at 0 degrees
What is THE EQUATOR?
The line of longitude located at 0 degrees
What is THE PRIME MERIDIAN?
People move from one country to another
What is MOVEMENT?
This theme explains how goods, people, and ideas travel
What is MOVEMENT?
This map tool helps you determine the real world distance between two places
What is SCALE?
Latitude measures distance in these directions
What is NORTH and SOUTH?
Longitude measures distance in these directions
What is EAST and WEST?
Maryland is located in the United States
What is LOCATION?
This theme groups places together because they share similar characteristics
What is REGION?
This is what we call the 4 main directions on a compass rose
What are CARDINAL DIRECTIONS?
The highest possible latitude
What is 90 DEGREES NORTH OR SOUTH
The highest possible longitude
What is 180 DEGREES?
Farmers use irrigation to bring water to their crops.
What is HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION?
This theme looks at how people change and adapt to their surroundings.
What is HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION?
If a map scale says 1 inch = 50 miles, how far apart are two cities that are 3 inches apart?
What is 150 MILES?
A location is at 35°S. Is it in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere?
What is SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE?
A location is at 75°W. Is it east or west of the Prime Meridian?
What is WEST?
The Caribbean is made up of islands that share similar geographic and cultural characteristics.
What is REGION?