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The Five Themes of Geography A Framework for Studying the World

The Five Themes of Geography A Framework for Studying the World. Definition of Geography.

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The Five Themes of Geography A Framework for Studying the World

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  1. The Five Themes of GeographyA Framework for Studying the World

  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. Theme 1: Location • Two Types of Location • Absolute • Relative • Where is It? • Why is It There?

  5. Absolute Location • A specific place on the Earth’s surface • Uses a grid system • Latitude and longitude • A global address

  6. Massachusetts Absolute Location • Massachusetts 42° N Latitude 72° W Longitude • Boston 42° N Latitude 71° W Longitude

  7. Relative Location • Where a place is in relation to another place • Uses directional words to describe • Cardinal and intermediate directions

  8. Massachusetts • Massachusetts is bordered by Vermont and New Hampshire on the north, Connecticut and Rhode Island on the south, and New York on the west. • The Atlantic Ocean forms Massachusetts's east coast. • Massachusetts is one of the Northeastern States

  9. Theme 2: PlacePhysical Characteristics • Land Features • Mountains, plains, and plateaus • Climate • Bodies of Water

  10. Massachusetts: Physical Characteristics

  11. Theme 2: PlaceHuman Characteristics • People • Culture • Language • Religion • Buildings and Landmarks • Cities

  12. Massachusetts: Human Characteristics

  13. Theme 3: Human Environment Interaction How People Interact With Their Environment People . . . • Adapt to Their Environment • Modify Their Environment • Depend on Their Environment

  14. Massachusetts: Human Environment Interaction

  15. Theme 4: Movement The Mobility of • People • Goods • Ideas How Places are linked to one another and the world

  16. Massachusetts: Movement

  17. Theme 5: Regions What Places Have in Common • Political Regions • Landform Regions • Agricultural Regions • Cultural Regions

  18. Massachusetts: Regions Steve Pierce

  19. Remembering the 5 themes • If you can’t remembering what they are just ask MR. HELP!!! • M – Movement • R – Regions • HE – Human Environment interaction • L – Location • P - Place

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