5 Themes of Geography

5. How and or why people and goods get to different places is the best way to describe this theme.
6. Farmers changing grassland into farmland is an example of humans __________________ the environment.
9. Describing where something is based on its position with respect to other landmarks.
11. People, goods and _________ are the 3 things that move when we discuss the theme MOVEMENT
12. A specific spot on the earth is the best way to describe this theme.
13. What region is Iowa located in?
14. Things or events that cause people to leave an area.
15. Term for goods, merchandise, that are coming into a country.
16. An area of different places with a unifying feature or features is the best way to describe this theme.
17. Describing the physical or human characteristics of a spot is the the best way to describe this theme.
19. Term for people who move to an area for reasons such as great job opportunities or more freedom.
20. A person putting on sunscreen before going out in the bright sunlight is an example of humans _______________ to the environment.

1. The 0 degree line of longitude. It separates the Earth into western and eastern hemispheres.
2. Gives the viewers information, in symbols and or colors, need for the map to make sense.
3. Landforms, vegetation, and bodies of water are examples of the ____________________ characteristics of an area.
4. Architecture, language, and religion are examples of the ___________________ characteristics of an area.
7. A person breathing oxygen is an example of humans ________________ on the environment.
8. The part of a map that lets you know which directions is north, south, east and west.
10. Describing where something is, based on its address or coordinates, is referred to as ________________________.
11. The ways people depend on, adapt to and modify the earth are all part of human environment __________________
18. The 0 degree line of latitude. It separates the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres.