Themes of Geography

Flashcards summarizing key concepts from the study of Geography.

Location

The position on the surface of the Earth.

Absolute location

Definite reference such as latitude, longitude, or street address.

Relative location

The position of a place with respect to its environment.

Place

Human and physical characteristics of a location.

Human characteristics of a place

Culturally designed features such as architecture, food, and transportation.

Physical characteristics of a place

Natural features such as mountains, rivers, beaches, and topography.

Human Environment Interaction

How humans adapt and modify their environment.

Positive effects of Human Environment Interaction

Benefits such as improved health, agriculture, and economy.

Negative effects of Human Environment Interaction

Drawbacks such as health issues, reduced fertility, and economic challenges.

Movement

The flow of people, products, information, and ideas.

Types of regions

Formal, functional, and vernacular classifications of regions.

Formal region

Regions with officially designated boundaries, such as states or countries.

Functional region

Regions defined by their connections, such as districts.

Vernacular region

Regions perceived without formal boundaries, like the Middle East.