5 Themes of Geography
What are the five themes of geography?
place, region, human environment interaction, movement, location
Draw and label the equator and prime meridian on your whiteboard.
....
Atlantic
How many time zones are in the world?
24
If it is summer in Austin TX, what season is it in Argentina?
winter
Give an example of absolute location
answers will vary
In what hemispheres is Vietnam in?
Eastern and Northern
What type of map shows deserts and mountains
physical
If it is 8 am in Los Angeles, California, what time is it in New York City?
11 AM
23.5 degrees
True or False Regions are areas with a common characteristic
True
Northern and Southern Hemisphere are separated by the...
equator
wage war, track disease, etc.
2 pm
How long does it take for the earth to complete a rotation?
24 hours
What are the three ways that humans interact with the environment?
depend, modify, and adapt
The prime meridian divides the ___________ and ___________ hemisphere
Western and Eastern
What is the difference between physical and political map?
physical show landforms and political show boundaries
If it is 3 pm in Savannah, Georgia, what time is it in Seattle, Washington?
12 pm
How many days is the Earth's revolution around the sun?
365 1/4 days
Give three examples of movement
people, goods, and ideas examples will vary
Which hemispheres is Austin TX in?
Northern and Western hemispheres
What are the five elements of a map?
scale, legend, title, symbols, compass rose
If it is 9 am in Waco, TX, what time is it in Sydney, Australia?
12:06 AM Thursday Sept 15th
False