5 Themes of Geography
Urban, Suburban, Rural
5 Major Cities
5 Regions
Reading Maps
Deforestation
100
Expressed as exact GPS coordinates or an address, this theme answers the question "Where is it?" on Earth.
Location
100
What type of area is this and why?
This is a rural area because it has a low density of people and businesses.
(the country)
100
What letter is placed on Los Angeles?
The letter A.
100
Although they are part of the West region, these two states are unique because they do not touch any of the 48 mainland states.
Alaska and Hawaii
100
What type of map is this and why?
It is a physical map because it shows the physical characteristics of a place.
100
How can people help the land?
Planting new trees (reforestation) can replace some that were cut down.
Farmers can use careful farming methods to keep soil healthy.
Towns can add parks and plant trees to help animals and clean the air.
200
Building dams, recycling, cutting down trees, or wearing warm coats in winter are all examples of this theme, which shows how humans affect the Earth and how Earth affects humans.
Human Environment Interaction
200
What type of area is Round Rock?
Suburban
200
Which city has the largest population?
New York
200
This smallest region includes Maine and New York, and is famous for its colorful autumn leaves, historic landmarks, and rocky Atlantic coastlines.
Northeast
200
What is the purpose of a scale on a map?
The scale on a map shows distance.
200
What does the de in deforestation mean?
to take or move away
300
What is movement?
How people, goods, and ideas get from one spot on the planet to another.
300
What is the closest urban area to Round Rock?
Austin
300
What major city is nicknamed the "Windy City?" This major Midwestern hub sits right on Lake Michigan and is famous for its super tall Willis Tower and giant shiny bean sculpture.
Chicago
300
Stretching from the Rocky Mountains all the way to the Pacific Ocean, this giant region includes California, Alaska, and Hawaii.
West
300
Which region has the most rainfall?
The Southeast region
300
What is a positive impact of deforestation?
Land development
Cropland expansion
Resource extraction
400
Grouping areas together because they share common features—like language, climate, or landforms, is the definition of this theme.
Region
400
What kind kind of area is this and why?
It is a suburban area; It is an area outside a city; many people who live there work in the city.
400
What major city is closest to the Pacific Ocean?
Los Angeles
400
What region is Texas in?
Southwest
400
What is this on a map and what is its purpose?
A legend helps readers interpret the symbols that appear on a map.
400
What is a negative impact of deforestation?
Global warming
Habitat Loss and Ecosystem Disruption
Soil Erosion
500
What is Place?
A location with physical or human characteristics that makes it different than another location.
500
Urban
500
List the five major cities in order from highest populated to lowest.
New York City
Los Angeles
Chicago
Houston
Phoenix
500
What are the 5 regions of the US?
West
Southwest
Midwest
Northeast
Southeast
500
What region has the lowest elevation?
Southeast
500
What is the definition of deforestation?
Deforestation is the purposeful cutting or clearing of a vast area of trees or vegetation for human development.