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DEFINITION OF GEOGRAPHY
ge·og·ra·phy1 : a science that deals with the description, distribution, and interaction of the diverse physical, biological, and cultural features of the earth's surfaceSource-Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary
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5 THEMES OF GEOGRAPHYVisit each of the following sites. Use the LEFT ARROW button to
bring you back to this page. When you have visited all 5 Themes, click on the RIGHT arrow button below.
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WHERE DID THE 5 THEMES COME FROM?
The 5 Themes of Geography originated by the National Geographic Society to fulfill a need for geographers (people who study the earth and everything on it) categorize everything they learn. These 5 places are easy to remember. Just say the word “MRLIP”.
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WHAT IS “MRLIP”?MRLIP is a mnemonic device that can be
used to help remember what the 5 Themes of Geography are. Simply put, take the first letter of each theme to create the word MRLIP. They are:
Movement Region Location Interaction (Human-Environment) Place
Quiz AboutThe Five Themes of
Geography
Click the bell to the left of the correct answer.Applause will sound if the answer is correct.A gong will sound if the answer is incorrect.
You may continue answering each question until the correct answer is found.
Click on the orange arrow key to progress through the quiz.
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Question 1Which of the following is NOT a geography theme?
A. movement
C. region
B. human-environmental interaction
D. people
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Question 2 Which of the following is an example of Human-Environmental Interaction?
A. getting the mail
C. playing Gameboy
B. watching TV
D. Rainforest Clearing
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A. Geographica Institute
C. National Council for Social Studies
B. National Geographic Society
D. Social Studies Teachers of America
Question 3Which of the following helped create the 5 Themes of Geography?
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Question 4 Which of the following is an example of PLACE?
A. Deep South
C. Lovinggood Middle School
B. McDonalds
D. Skating rink
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Question 5 Which of the following is NOT an example of Location?
A. Springfield, Missouri
C. Georgia
B. Lovinggood Middle School
3825 Luther Ward Rd.Powder Springs, GA 30127
D. the hills
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Question 6Which of the following is an example of region?
A. Georgia
C. United States
B. South America
D. The Midwest
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Question 7 What is the name of a person who studies the
earth and everything on it?
A. Photographer
C. Geographer
B. Cartographer
D. Mapographer