1. Location Describes where a place is. Location can be
exact – using latitude and longitude, or
relative – using directions from other places.

2. The average weather of a place over many years.
Climate
The average weather of a place over many years.

3. Useful materials found in the environment.
Natural Resources
Useful materials found in the environment.

4. The number of people per unit of land.
Population Density
The number of people per unit of land.
Urban – an area with high population density (city).
Rural – an area with low population density (country).

5. The exchange, or buying and selling, of goods and services.
Trade
The exchange, or buying and selling, of goods and services.