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Five Themes of geography

Discover the diverse geography and human characteristics of New Paltz, from its mountains and river to unique land uses and cultural practices. Explore how humans adapt to and shape the environment, and the various movements and interactions in the region.

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Five Themes of geography

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  1. Five Themes of geography

  2. location • Where can I get some coffee?

  3. location • Absolute • Relative

  4. place • Human and physical characteristicsof a location (look at your maps of New Paltz….)

  5. Physical characteristics • Mountains • River • Beaches • Topography • animal life • plant life • Climate • Vegetation • Soil • landforms

  6. climate

  7. vegetation

  8. soil

  9. elevation

  10. Human Characteristics • Land use • Architecture • Forms of livelihood • Forms of religion • Food • Fold ways • Transportation networks • Communication networks

  11. Human/environment Interactions • How do humans adapt to and modify their environment? (largely rejected geographic/environmental determinism)

  12. Humans adapt to their environment…..

  13. Humans shape their environment

  14. Movement: Humans interacting on earth • Migration • Ideas • Fads • Goods • Resources • communication

  15. regions • An area with common physical or cultural traits…..

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