Maps
Describe a political map
Shows borders of countries and states
What is the first theme in the 5 themes of geography?
Name and definition
Movement- How people, goods and ideas move around the earth
Define an urban area
A city
High population density
Most people live in cities for jobs
If a population pyramid is bigger at the bottom...is it growing, shrinking or staying the same
Growing
Describe a physical map
Shows the physical features of earth including landforms and elevation
What is the second theme of geography?
Region- An area that is united by similar characteristics
Define a rural area
-Country
-Farming jobs
-Lower population density
If a population pyramid is bigger at the top...is it growing, shrinking or staying the same
Shrinking
Describe a thematic map
shows topics and themes on a map usually climate change and population
What is the third theme of geography
Human Environment Interaction- How humans adapt and change the environment around them
Example: Cutting down trees or building cities
Is this relative or absolute:
20 degrees west and 40 degrees north
Absolute
If a population pyramid is not bigger at the top or bottom ...is it growing, shrinking or staying the same
staying the same
What is population density?
How many people live in a certain area
What is the fourth theme of geography?
Location- Can be relative and absolute
Is this relative or absolute?
My house is 3 miles away from the park
Relative
Which of the following is a corridor?
A. River
B. Ocean
C. Mountain
D. Desert
A. River
How can you tell where most people live by looking at a population density map? Where do most people choose to live
You look at the key to find where most people live
Most people live near cities for jobs or near the water for the use of natural resources
What is the 5th theme of geography?
Place- Defined by what is inside of it
Examples: Beach, Rainforest, Desert
Is this a list of push or pull factors
-War
-Disease
-Lack of housing
PUSH
Is this a list of push or pull factors
-Higher wages
-Better education
-Access to healthcare
PULL