Exploring the Five Themes of Geography

6th Grade55 minutes

Learning Objective

I can define and give examples of the five themes of geography: location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and region.

Key Concepts

The five themes of geography are a framework for geographers to explore and understand our world in a more organized way.

Location is about where something is, whereas place is about the unique characteristics that give a location its identity.

Globalization is the process by which people, businesses, and countries around the world become more connected and dependent on each other.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What are the five themes of geography?

2. Which theme of geography focuses on the question 'Where is it?'

3. Describe the difference between 'location' and 'place' as defined by geographers.

...and 9 more questions

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