GTS- Themes of Geography

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<p>Themes of Geo: Location</p>

Themes of Geo: Location

  • Where is it?

  • Absolute Location - exact position (address, latitude/longitude)

  • Relative Location - describes position using reference to other location ( "Fort Worth is west of Dallas")

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<p>Themes of Geo: Place </p>

Themes of Geo: Place

  • What is it like there? What are the physical and human characteristics that make it unique?

    • Physical Characteristics - make up the natural environment (landforms, bodies of water, climate, vegetation)

    • Human Characteristics - stem from ideas and actions (structures, population density, cultural elements)

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<p>Themes of Geo: Region</p>

Themes of Geo: Region

  • How and why are areas similar and different from one another?

    • Can be described by both physical and human characteristics

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<p>Themes of Geo: Human Environment Interaction</p>

Themes of Geo: Human Environment Interaction

How do people adapt to the environment? How do people alter the environment?

  • Relationship between humans and the environment

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<p>Themes of Geo: Movement </p>

Themes of Geo: Movement

  • How and why do people, goods, and ideas move from place to place?