5 themes of geography Flashcards
First theme of Geography
Location
Second theme of Geography
Place
Third theme of Geography
Human Environment Interaction
Fourth theme of Geography
Movement
Fifth theme of Geography
Regions
What are the two types of location?
Absolute and relative
Describe absolute location
A specific place on the earths surface using a grid system (Latitude and Longitude) , a global address
Describe relative location
Where a place is in relation to another place and uses directional words to describe
(Cardinal-N,S,E,W) and (Intermediate-NW,NE,SE,SW)
List at least three physical characteristics of place
Mountains,plains and plateaus,climate,bodies of water
Human Environment Interaction is how people interact with their Environment. People _____ to, _____, and ______ on their environment.
Adapt Modify and Depend
Movement is the mobility of ______,______, and _______. Movement is how places are linked to one another and the world.
People Foods and Ideas
Regions are what places have in common. List the four different types of region
Political, Landform, Agriculture, Cultural
List at least three human characteristics of place
People,Culture,Language,Religion,Buildings and Landmarks and Cities
What is Latitude?
A horizontal line of the grid system
What is the Equator?
0 degree Latitude.
