5 Thems of geography vocab

Latitude

Measures north and south of the equator

Longitude

Measures east or west of the prime meridian

Location

Where it’s located in space

Place

Physical features, human characteristics or features humans created

Movement

People, goods, and ideas move to one place to another

Region

A group of places that have physical features or human characteristics or both

Human-Environmental interaction

Humans depend on, adapt to, and modify the world around them

Physical region

Combination of natural features

Physical features

Mountains, rivers and plains

what are latitude and longitude used for?

To find the absolute location

What do Political maps show?

Cities and country borders

Absolute location

The exact spot on earth where a place can be found

Relative location

Describing a relation to other places

Natural Regions

Has its own unique combination of plant and animal life and climate

How do the 5 themes of geography connect to Madison?

the city is highlighted for its unique natural and human characteristics, such as its lakes and university culture. It is defined as part of distinct regions like the “Driftless Area” or a university town. The city’s development is explained, showing how it has been shaped by its environment, including its historic relationship with lakes, and its current challenges with water management. The flow of people, goods, and ideas in and out of the city is also illustrated.