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Themes of Geography

Themes of Geography. I. What is Geography?. Study of the land and the people that live in it Focuses on where things are and why they are there. II. 5 Themes of Geography. 1. Location – 2 types 1. Relative location: position of a place relative to another place

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Themes of Geography

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  1. Themes of Geography

  2. I. What is Geography? • Study of the land and the people that live in it • Focuses on where things are and why they are there.

  3. II. 5 Themes of Geography • 1. Location – 2 types • 1. Relative location: position of a place relative to another place • Ex. TMS is located near the city of Roanoke • 2. Absolute location: • Ex. TMS is located at 3937 Haslet-Roanoke Road

  4. 2. Place • Physical environment: external surroundings • We change our place every day!

  5. 3. Human-Environment Relationships • The way humans change their environment • Good and Bad • Pollution (bad) • Arbor Day (good)

  6. ???????????? • Get with your group and give two examples of absolute location and two examples of relative location and share them with the class • Get back with your group and give an example of Human-Environment interaction.

  7. 4. Movement • Migrate – to move from one place to another • Communication – we stay in contact with other nations/people

  8. 5. Region • Areas that have certain features in common • Helps to organize information about surroundings

  9. Assignment • Take out a sheet of paper and to the best of your ability draw the outline of Texas. 5 • Draw 5 symbols inside your Texas that you feel represent Texas. • Color your drawings to the best of your ability.

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