5 Themes of Geography

location, place, region, human-environment interaction, movement

5 themes of geography

relative location

the position of a place in relation to another place

absolute location

the exact location of a place on the earth's surface found using latitude and longitude coordinates

place

the physical features and human features of a location

physical characteristics

natural features, such as land and water forms, climate, natural plants, and native animals

Human Characteristics

characteristics of a place made by people who live there such as art, language, religion, type of government, landmarks, etc.

region

an area with common features that set it apart from other areas

human-environment interaction

the way people either adapt to or change their environment to meet their needs

movement

the mobility of people, goods, and ideas across the world

across the street

relative location

14º N, 15º W

latitude and longitude coordinates for absolute location

a continent may be one

region

a desert may be one

region

True or False: A place may be part of several different regions.

True

people change or adapt to a place

human-environment interaction

True or False: Human-environment interactions result in positive and/or negative effects.

True

wearing warm clothing in a cold climate is an example of....

adapting to a place through human-environment interaction

building a ski resort in a mountainous snowy area is an example of....

changing a place through human-environment interaction

making terraces in slopes to grow food is an example of....

changing a place through human-environment interaction

using reindeer hides to wear in cold climate is an example of....

adapting to a place through human-environment interaction