5 Themes of Geography

1. 5 Themes of Geography

2. Location- Where something can be found • Relative- a location, in relation to something else • Absolute – an exact/precise location

3. Place – traits you can find at a location • Human Characteristics – evidence of people • Physical Characteristics- Nature or earth systems

4. Human- Environment Interactions- How people interact with their environment adapt – get used to the environment modify- change the environment depend- rely on environment

5. Movement • People – moving from one location to another • Goods - exports, imports, shipping • Ideas- spread of beliefs, technology, and information

6. Region – A group of locations that share common traits • Formal – a region with a specific start and stop • Functional- region that has a hub or center dealing with commercial factors • Vernacular- cultural or local regions

7. 1. Bus route A. Vernacular Region 2. Chicago Hotdog B. Place Characteristic 3. Avantis’ Gondola C. Absolute Location 4. Corn D. Functional Region 5. Using latitude and longitude E. Relative Location

8. 6. A Rain Dance • A state or country • Normal West H.S. • The Pantagraph • Highways, roads, and water routes