Movement
How can people move from one place to another?
Walking, bicycles, cars, etc
What is an example of a region?
Southwest, New England, etc
Tell whether the following question is relative or absolute location: The longitude and latitude of Perth is 31.9554 degrees South and 115.8585 degrees East.
This is Absolute location.
What is a way that humans adapt to cold weather?
Flat roofs, Igloos, Air conditioning
What describes the natural setting of an area?
Physical Characteristics
Describe the movement theme of geography
The Movement theme of geography is the movement of people, ideas, and products from one place to another.
What are some characteristics that might be shared in a region?
Language, historical background, food, religion etc
Absolute or Relative? Australia is near New Zealand.
This is Relative
What are two ways that humans can impact rivers?
Bridges, dams, using it for drinking water, etc
How are products made within the United States transported to stores in our area?
Trucks, Trains, etc.
A region is an area with _______ characteristics
Similar
Relative or Absolute? You are asking for directions to get to Target from the park. The man you ask tells you to keep driving until you see a gas station, then turn left.
This is Relative.
What is an example of buildings suiting the climate?
Flat roofs, igloos, air conditioning etc
What is an example of a human characteristic
land use, culture, population
How are products made outside of the United States transported to our country?
Boats, Planes, etc.
What region is New Mexico a part of?
The Southwest
True or False: Location is how people get from place to place.
False
How have human beings impacted the climate?
Global warming
If I described the people in Michigan to be educated, it is a __________________ characteristic.
Human
How do people move ideas from place to place?
Phones, email, internet, letters, tv
Illinois is located in the ___________ region.
Midwest
Relative or Absolute: Beijing, China is 3,602 miles from Moscow, Russia.
Relative
How do humans alter the night?
Electric lights
How would you describe Albuquerque in terms of place?
Hot, dry, English-speaking etc