5 Themes of Geography
Areas that share similar characteristics, like climate or culture, are called
Region
The ____________________________________ is a network of lines that helps you find exact locations.
grid
A group of countries that share the same language and traditions is an example of which theme?
Region
What part of a map would you use to find out what a certain symbol means?
Legend/key
Name the 5 Themes of Geography
Movement, Region, Human Environment Interaction, Location, Place
The movement of people, goods, and ideas from one place to another is called
Movement
The ___________________________________ helps you measure real distances between places on the map.
scale
Which of the following is an example of Human-Environment Interaction?
A) People building bridges over rivers
B) Describing the weather in a region
C) Counting the number of people in a city
D) Measuring the distance between two towns
A) People building bridges over rivers
Which part of a map shows you how far one place is from another?
Scale
Where is the United Stated located?
North America
The theme of ________________________________________ focuses on how people and the environment affect each other.
Human-Environment Interaction
The __________________________________ explains the symbols and colors used on the map.
legend/key
What theme would you use to study the types of buildings and roads in a city?
Place
If you want to know which way is north, what should you look for on the map?
Compass rose
What county do you live in?
Wayne County
When we talk about the physical and human features that make a location unique, we are describing the theme of
Place
The __________________________________ shows directions like north, south, east, and west.
compass rose
If you are using latitude and longitude to find a city, which theme are you using?
Location
What is the main purpose of the title on a map?
To tell what the map shows
What state do you live in?
Mississippi
The theme of ________________________________ describes where something is found on Earth, either exactly or relative to other places.
Location
The _________________________________ of a map tells you what the map is about.
title
Which theme of geography would you use to study why people move from one city to another?
Movement
What helps you to find the exact location of a place using numbers and letters?
grid
How many states or in the United States?
50