THE 5 THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY
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THE 5 THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY
WHAT IS GEOGRAPHY?
Geography is the study of the earth and the way people live on it and use it.
5 Themes
1. Location2. Place3. Human Environment
Interaction4. Movement5. Regions
Location
1. Absolute location- Latitude and Longitude. And your address.
Relative Location
2.Locations described using landmarks, time, or direction.
INCLUDES HUMAN AND PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
PLACE
Human characteristics
Buildings, walls, bridges, etc.
Physical CharacteristicsMountains, rivers, beaches, etc.
HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTIONThe way people, plants, and animals interact with the environment.
MOVEMENTAnother theme of geography is the movement of people, goods, and ideas around the world.
REGIONA region is an area with common features that set it apart from other areas.
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