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5 Themes of Geography
Examples
Using Examples
Miscellaneous
Types of Maps
100
Absolute and Relative
What is LOCATION
100

Paris, France can be found at 49 N, 2 E

What is ABSOLUTE LOCATION?

100
Ms. Piggie explained to a parent, "In order to get to the office, turn left, walk straight down the hallway, turn right, and the office will be on the right hand side." This is an example of...
What is RELATIVE LOCATION
100
What is the name of the person who helps us remember the 5 Themes?
Who is MR. HELP
100

Type of map that shows how crowded a place is

What is a POPULATION DENSITY MAP

200
People, Goods, Ideas
What is MOVEMENT
200

The climate in the Andes Mountains is cooler at the top than at the bottom.

What is PLACE?

200
Mr. Pietrzak needs a new bookshelf for class. He decides to go outside and cut down trees to build one himself. This is an example of...
What is HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION
200
The 0 degree line of latitude
What is the EQUATOR
200

Gives information about the weather and precipitation of a certain region

What is a CLIMATE MAP

300
Humans interacting with natural resources
What is HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION
300

We received an e-mail from Mr. Edoff that we will be having a snow day tomorrow.

What is MOVEMENT?

300
Mr. Schmidt needs an idea for a new game to play in gym. He knows that the gym teacher at another school has some games he has never played. Mr. Schmidt decides to call him and ask him for ideas. This is an example of...
What is MOVEMENT (ideas)
300
The 0 degree line of longitude
What is the PRIME MERIDIAN
300

Shows landforms, mountains, lakes, river, etc. Usually does not show borders of countries or states.

What is a PHYSICAL MAP

400
An area that shares similar characteristics.
What is REGION
400

I packed my umbrella because it was supposed to rain.

What is HUMAN ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION?

400
Mr. Johnson has a meeting outside of school. He is unfamiliar with where he needs to go, so he puts the address of the location into Google Maps. This is an example of...
What is ABSOLUTE LOCATION
400

Correctly state the cardinal directions.

What is NORTH, SOUTH, EAST, and WEST

400

Shows the land use and resources found in different places around the world

What is a ECONOMIC RESOURCE map?

500
Human Geography + Physical Geography
What is PLACE
500

Nebraska and Kansas are part of the Great Plains because they are known for their agriculture.

What is REGION?

500
Ms. Duprey traveled to South America this summer. After she returns to school, she gives a presentation on her travels. She states, "In Chile, there are many mountains, and the Chilean citizens speak Spanish." This is an example of...
What is PLACE
500
Measures distance on a map
What is the MAP SCALE
500

Shows borders of countries, states, and the location of major cities

What is a POLITICAL MAP