The 5 Themes of The 5 Themes of World Geography World Geography #5: #5: Regions Regions
The 5 Themes of World Geography #5:Regions. A Region is an area defined by common characteristics. Physical & Human.
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The 5 Themes of The 5 Themes of World GeographyWorld Geography
#5:#5: RegionsRegions
A Region is an area A Region is an area defined by common defined by common
characteristics.characteristics.
Physical & Human
Physical: sharedPhysical: shared
–climate
–vegetation
–landforms
–bodies of water
–relative location
–climate
–vegetation
–landforms
–bodies of water
–relative location
Human: sharedHuman: shared
culture–history -language
–religion -economy
–social structure
culture–history -language
–religion -economy
–social structure
Regions are placeRegions are placess that have that have more common characteristics more common characteristics
than differences.than differences.
Regions are placeRegions are placess that have that have more common characteristics more common characteristics
than differences.than differences.
When we study the world When we study the world we look at it in regions.we look at it in regions.
OceaniaOceania
What are What are Oceania’sOceania’s Common Characteristics?Common Characteristics? IslandsIslands
– VolcanicVolcanic
– Coral ReefsCoral Reefs PeoplePeople
– PolynesiansPolynesians ClimateClimate
– TropicalTropical
Northern Northern Africa & the Africa & the Middle EastMiddle East
What are the shared What are the shared Characteristics of Northern Characteristics of Northern Africa & the Middle East?Africa & the Middle East?
DesertDesert IslamIslam OilOil
Why do we study Europe Why do we study Europe as two parts--west & east?as two parts--west & east?
Same Continent-Different PastsSame Continent-Different Pasts
Western Europe– Democratic
– Capitalism
– Prosperous
Eastern Europe– used to be
Communist
– experiencing political & economic change
– Not as Prosperous
What does the future hold now that Communism has collapsed in Eastern Europe?
Russia--Europe & AsiaRussia--Europe & Asia
What is Latin America?What is Latin America?
What are the common What are the common characteristics of Latin characteristics of Latin America?America?
Language History Ethnic Groups Vegetation
East Asia East Asia & &
Southeast Southeast AsiaAsia
East Asia East Asia & &
Southeast Southeast AsiaAsia
What are the common What are the common characteristics of East Asia?characteristics of East Asia?
Art & Music Religion Technology History
How has Southeast Asia How has Southeast Asia been influenced by East & been influenced by East & South Asia?South Asia?
Conquest Trade Religion
Southern AsiaSouthern Asia
What are the shared What are the shared characteristics of characteristics of Southern Asia?Southern Asia?
Physical Extremes– Himalayas
– Flooded River Deltas
Religion– Hinduism & Islam
AfricaAfrica
What are the common What are the common characteristics of Africa?characteristics of Africa?
Landforms Animals Social Structure
– Masai Art & Music Problems
A Region is an area A Region is an area defined by common defined by common
characteristics.characteristics.
Physical & HumanPhysical & Human
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