5 Themes of Geography

5 Themes of Geography

Location, Place, Human-Environment Interaction, Movement, Region

Location

Specific place or position on the Earth's surface
•Absolute location
•Relative location

Absolute location

Exact location of a point on Earth's surface using latitude and longitude coordinates.

Relative location

Place location relative to other sites or landmarks.

Places

Refers to unique physical and human characteristics.
Examples:
→Tangible features such as landforms, climate, vegetation, and water bodies.
→Intangible elements such as culture, language, religion, and traditions.

Tangible

Visible to the human eye

Intangible

Invisible to the human eye

Region

How areas are similar or different based on their physical or cultural characteristics.

Movement

Mobility of people, goods, and ideas

Human-Environment Interaction

Relationship between human societies and the natural world around them and how humans adapt to its environment.