Five Themes of Geography

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What are the 5 themes of geography?

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movement, region, human-environment interaction, location, place

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Washington D.C. is located at 39N/77W. This is an example of ____________ location.

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absolute

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Every ________ has human and physical characteristics

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place

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Humans growing food to eat is an example of:

• depending on the environment
• adapting to the environment
• modifying the environment

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depending on the environment

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Sailing on a boat to travel faster is an example of:

• depending on the environment
• adapting to the environment
• modifying the environment

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adapting to the environment

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Building a tunnel inside a mountain, so that people can drive through is an example of:

• depending on the environment
• adapting to the environment
• modifying the environment

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modifying the environment

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_____________ describes communication of ideas and transportation of people from one place to another.

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movement

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A group of places with common characteristics is called a ___________.

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region

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What theme of geography is this: People in the American southwest use air conditioners in their homes.

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human-environment interaction

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What theme of geography is this: The nations of the Pacific Rim include Taiwan, Japan, and Korea.

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region