Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE) Subject Area Practice Test

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What geographic theme is illustrated by the trading and trail trapping of wildlife in an area with mosquitoes for 3 months and ice for 9 months?

Human-environment interaction
Place
Location
Movement

The correct answer is: Location

The described scenario highlights the geographic theme of human-environment interaction. This theme examines how humans adapt to and modify their environment, as well as how environmental conditions affect human activities. In the situation presented, trading and trapping wildlife are directly influenced by the seasonal changes—having mosquitoes for 3 months signifies a certain type of environment, while ice for 9 months suggests another. These environmental factors dictate the types of activities that can take place, indicating a reciprocal relationship between the environment and human behavior. The focus on how these environmental factors impact human activities illustrates the essence of human-environment interaction rather than just location, which refers to the specific position of a place on the Earth's surface, or the other options that focus on characteristics or movements of entities without delving into their interactions with the environment.