What words would be used when describing a relative location?

we use words such as by, near, above, or below

Why do some people migrate from one place to another?

better jobs, more freedom, and different resources

What is the importance of a map legend or key?

It explains what the symbols and colors on the map represent.

What do we use to determine the absolute location of a place?

longitude and latitude coordinates

Why are people sometimes forced to move to a new place?

There are wars, natural disasters, or religious persecution

Why do we divide large areas into regions?

it makes it easier for us to study them

What do the five themes of geography help us study?

history, economics, and government

Why did people in the past explore?

they explored to find resources

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1
What words would be used when describing a relative location?
we use words such as here, there, or now.
we use words such as by, near, above, or below
we use words such as please, thank you, or excuse me.
we use words such as to, from, please.
2
Why do some people migrate from one place to another?
better jobs, more freedom, and different resources
better environments, more animals, and big houses
better houses, more discounts, and vacations
better cars, more parking, and trees
3
What is the importance of a map legend or key?
It explains what the cartographer's name is.
It explains where the cartographer's company is located.
It explains where the people live on the map.
It explains what the symbols and colors on the map represent.
4
What can the environment affect?
house, trucks, holidays
fun, holidays, and food
clothing, jobs, and food
fashion, food, and trucks
5
What are the three things people need to survive?
air conditioning, heat, and food
food, shelter, and clothing
coats, boots, and scarves
chocolate, homes, and shoes
6
Which tools are used in the study of Earth and its people?
markers, rulers, pencils
maps, globes, and graphs
markers, pictures, and scissors
cell phones, rulers, and maps
7
What is the study of Earth and its people?
photography
sociology
geography
geometry
8
What are examples of human characteristics of a place?
mountains, deserts, and oceans
bridges, buildings, and homes
trees, insects, and birds
wind, temperature, and rainfall
9
Globes are a model of the earth that show us where _______ are located.
climates, biomes, and deserts
water, land, and countries
mountains, boundaries, and weather
oceans, weather, and land
10
What are examples of physical characteristics?
latitude, longitude, and scale
mountains, deserts, and oceans
trees, insects, and birds
clouds, temperatures, and rainfall
11
What ways can people have a positive impact on the environment?
buying locally grown food
buying bottled water
buying stone for landscaping
buying rare tropical plants
12
What do we use to determine the absolute location of a place?
a compass and markers
longitude and latitude coordinates
locomotives and ladders
a globe and a photograph
13
What is an example of a region organized by imaginary borders and cultural characteristics?
Manhattan
countries
Ireland
deep South
14
A region is an area that has
very different features
similar characteristics
diversity
physical features
15
Which kind of map shows the borders or regions, countries, states, and cities?
political map
physical map
biome map
aerial map
16
Why are people sometimes forced to move to a new place?
There are wars, natural disasters, or religious persecution
there are no houses, parking, or churches
There are no jobs, good houses, or discounts
There is a poor environment, more animals, and big houses
17
A particular place is also known as _____
location
latitude
longitude
locomotive
18
Why do we divide large areas into regions?
it makes them easier to share with someone
It makes them easier to see
it makes it easier for us to study them
it makes it easier to fit them on a page
19
What do the five themes of geography help us study?
history, math, and science
history, economics, and government
economics, science, and music
government, English, and music
20
Why did people in the past explore?
they explored to find resources
Their towns were too crowded
their towns wanted to build more ships
they explored to give jobs to sailors

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