1. Mr. Dawson 7th grade Social Studies 2015
5 Themes Review
Mr. Dawson
7th grade Social Studies
2015

2. Location - Absolute
Absolute location provides a definite reference to locate a place. The reference can be latitude and longitude or a street address.

3. Location - Relative
Relative location describes a place with respect to its environment and its connection to other places.

4. Place
Place describes the human and physical characteristics of a location. It also answers the question, “What is it like there?”

5. HEI
This theme considers how humans adapt to and modify the environment. Humans shape the landscape through their interaction with the land; this has both positive and negative effects on the environment.

6. Movement
Humans move, a lot! In addition, ideas, fads, goods, resources, and communication all travel distances. This theme studies movement and migration across the planet.

7. Region
Region divides the world into manageable units for geographic study. Regions have common characteristics that unifies an area.

8. Where is Europe in the world? (Relative Location)

9. What are some characteristics that unite parts of Europe?
Together with the other members at your table,
brainstorm (while looking over an atlas), what
characteristics unite your region of Europe.
Make a list and give some examples.
Western Europe
Northern Europe
Southern Europe
Central Europe
Eastern Europe