5 Themes of Geography
Which theme of geography can be divided into absolute and relative?
Location
The distance measured in degrees north and south of the equator is...
Latitude
How many counties does Kentucky have?
120
The way of life of a group of people who share similar beliefs and customs is known as...
Culture
All the inhabitants of a particular area are known as...
Population
Place
The line of latitude halfway between the north and south poles, measured at 0 degrees latitude.
Equator
Which region of Kentucky does the following describe? Gentle rolling hills and some flat land, contains the largest two cities in the state, known for horse farms.
Bluegrass
The process of spreading new knowledge and skills from one culture to another is known as...
Cultural diffusion
The average number of people in one square mile is known as the...
population density
__________ means how people, goods, and ideas move from place to place.
Movement
The symbol that is used on a map to show directions is known as...
compass rose
Name three rivers in Kentucky or that make its borders.
Kentucky, Ohio, Big Sandy, Mississippi, Cumberland, Green (there are more, these are the most common)
The process by which countries are increasingly linked together through culture, trade, and technology is known as...
The number of births for every 1,000 people is known as the...
birth rate
The world is divided into different _______________ based on physical and/or human similarities across a certain area. Different examples might include the Appalachians, "Tornado Alley," or the Midwest.
Regions
Describe the difference in absolute and relative location.
Absolute is the exact spot at which something is found (ex. GPS coordinates or address). Relative is the location in relation to other places (ex. just past the Dollar General).
Which region does the following describe? This is the largest region in Kentucky. It is named after a plant that can be found in this region. It has many rivers and lakes, and is known for having caves - including the famous Mammoth Cave.
Pennyroyal
Give one example of globalization in today's world.
Answers will vary, could include something technology related, trade related, etc. Must include contact with another country.
What are some reasons people might migrate from one place to another?
Better jobs, looking for food/crops, economic opportunities, education, sickness or death, poor land, physical features/geography, etc.
The fifth theme of geography is human-environment interaction. Describe two ways humans might interact with their environment.
Examples would include adapt (build shelter, eat available plants/crops), modify (build dams, mine, dig for fuel, log forests, etc.). Answers may vary.
What is the difference in a physical and political map?
A physical map shows how the land looks and the physical features. A political map shows how humans have divided the earth into countries, states, etc.
Which region of Kentucky do we live in?
Eastern Coalfields
What are push and pull factors?
Push factors are things that would make someone move out of one country (leave it). Pull factors are things would make someone move to another country (want to go there).
What are problems caused by overpopulation?
Pollution, living in slums, sickness/death, low quality of living, homelessness, etc.