Themes of Geography Flashcard

Front

Which theme of geography answers the question “Where is it?”

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Location

Front

Which theme of geography describes the physical and human features that make a place unique?

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Place

Front

Which theme of geography groups areas that share similar features, such as climate, government, or language?

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Region

Front

Which theme of geography explains how people, goods, and ideas travel?

Back

Movement

Front

Which theme of geography shows how humans adapt to or change their surroundings (like farming in deserts or building dams)?

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Human–Environment Interaction

Front

Geography is best described as…

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The study of Earth and how humans interact with it

Front

Which of the following is an example of an absolute location? 40°N, 74°W

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40°N, 74°W

Front

What is the equator?

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The 0° latitude line that circles the middle of Earth

Front

Which of the following is a physical feature? A shopping mall, A river, A highway, A school building

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A river

Front

Which of the following shows human–environment interaction? A mountain range separates two countries, A river flows naturally through a valley, People build stilt houses to avoid flood damage, A desert is hot and dry year-round

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People build stilt houses to avoid flood damage