5 THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY

1. 5 THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY

2. DEFINITION OF GEOGRAPHY ge·og·ra·phy1:a science that deals with the description, distribution, and interaction of the diverse physical, biological, and cultural features of the earth's surfaceSource-Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary

3. IN PLAIN ENGLISH Geography is the study of the earth and everything on it.

4. WHERE DID THE 5 THEMES COME FROM? The 5 Themes of Geography originated by the National Geographic Society to fulfill a need for geographers (people who study the earth and everything on it) categorize everything they learn.

5. WHAT IS “PRILM”? PRILM is a mnemonic device that can be used to help remember what the 5 Themes of Geography are. Simply put, take the first letter of each Theme to create the word PRILM. They are: • Place • Region • Interaction (Human-Environment) • Location • Movement

6. Quiz AboutThe Five Themes of Geography Click the bell to the left of the correct answer. Applause will sound if the answer is correct. A gong will sound if the answer is incorrect. A key to the quiz follows the last slide. You may continue answering each question until the correct answer is found. Click on the orange arrow key to progress through the quiz.

7. A. movement C. region B. human-environmental interaction D. people Question 1Which of the following is NOT a geography theme?

8. A. getting the mail C. playing Gameboy B. watching TV D. Rainforest Clearing Question 2 Which of the following is an example of Human-Environmental Interaction?

9. A. Geographica Institute C. Mr. Stratton created everything B. National Geographic Society D. Social Studies Teachers of America Question 3Which of the following helped create the 5 Themes of Geography?

10. A. Deep South C. Dodge County Middle School B. McDonalds D. Skating rink Question 4 Which of the following is an example of PLACE?

11. A. Springfield, Missouri C. 35* N – 117* W B. Dodge County Middle School 1103 Herman Ave Eastman, GA 31023 D. the hills Question 5Which of the following is NOT an example of Location?

12. A. Georgia C. United States B. South America D. The Midwest Question 6Which of the following is an example of region?

13. A. Photographer C. Geographer B. Cartographer D. Mapographer Question 7 What is the name of a person who studies the earth and everything on it?

14. T or F. The Sehel has recently gone to electric vehicles to reduce pollution. • True • False

15. Which of the following is an example of Human Geography? A. Mountains B. County C. City D. Soil

16. Key • 1) D • 2) D • 3) B • 4) A • 5) D • 6) D • 7) C • 8) F • 9)

17. Tools of Geography • The major tools of geographers are Maps and Globes • Use satellite images and areal photos see how areas change over time. • Example – Sahel is shrinking because of overgrazing livestock and cutting down trees for firewood. • The effects can be seen and compared to other similar locations to help solve the problem. • Example II – Yosemite National Park – Interaction between tourists and the Park created problems • Pollution, hiking trails had to be paved. • (USGS)- United States Geographical Survey • produces all topographical maps of the United States

18. Branches of Geography • Human Geography – • People and their activities change from place to place • Political, Cultural, economic, historical • Examples: types of government, language ect.. • Physical Geography – • Earth’s features change from place to place. • Landforms, climate, weather, wildlife ect.

19. Geographers as a profession • Cartographer – mapmaker • Meteorology – study of the weather and weather forecasting. • Other examples: • Teachers, Urban Planner, GIS specialists, Environmental Manager.