5 Themes of Geography
Movement
What are the main directions on a compass rose?
North, South, East, and West
This state is 2 states west from Colorado. What state is this?
Nevada
How many continents and oceans are there?
7 continents, 5 oceans
What doe the H.E stand for in MR. HELP?
Human Environmental Interaction
Name one of the 5 regions
Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, or West
What is a compass rose?
A compass rose shows directions on a map
What is the capital of Utah?
Salt Lake City
Where is the U.S.A located?
North America
What is the abbreviation for North and South Carolina?
NC & SC
What is one example of Human Environmental Interaction?
Deforestation, Pollution, etc.
What is latitude?
Latitude measures distance North and South of the equator
What is the capital of New York?
Albany
Where is Machu Picchu located?
South America
What is the abbreviation for Tennessee?
TN
What are the 2 characteristics of place?
Human and Physical
What is longitude?
Longitude measures the distance East and West of the Prime Meridian
If you start in Virginia, and land in Utah, how many states west do you go through?
7 states (WV, KY, IN, IL, MO, KS, & CO)
What continent has 2 names?
Australia
What were the names of the 13 colonies?
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, & Georgia
What are the 2 types of location?
Absolute and Relative Location
What is a grid?
A grid pinpoints exact locations on a map
What is the capital of Minnesota
Saint Paul
How many countries does Africa have>
54 countries
What is the most populous country in the world?
India