THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY

Question 1

Location

Answer 1

a position on earth’s surface

Question 2

Place

Answer 2

described in terms of their physical and human characteristics

Question 3

Human-Environment Interactions

Answer 3

People changing the world around them to better suit their needs

Question 4

Movement

Answer 4

movement of people, goods, and ideas

Question 5

Region

Answer 5

an area with it’s own unifying characteristics

Question 6

Political Map

Answer 6

a map that shows territorial borders

Question 7

Physical Map

Answer 7

a map that shows geography

Question 8

Physical Characteristics

Answer 8

geographical structures in an area such as rivers or mountains

Question 9

Human Characteristics

Answer 9

characteristics revolving around the people in an area, such as their customs and traditions

Question 10

Key/Legend

Answer 10

a table on a map, chart, or the like, listing and explaining the symbols used

Question 11

Latitude/Longitude

Answer 11

invisible lines running horizontally (Latitude) and vertically (Longitude) across the globe

Question 12

Interdependence

Answer 12

the concept of different countries depending on one another

Question 13

Absolute Location

Answer 13

a specific pairing of latitude and longitude

Question 14

Relative Location

Answer 14

a point or place in relation to another point or place (not exact)

Question 15

5 Themes of Geography

Answer 15

Location, Place, Movement, HEI, Region

Question 16

What type of map is this?

Answer 16

physical

Question 17

What type of map is this?

Answer 17

political