5 Themes of Geography

5 Themes of Geography

Location Region/Physical characteristics

Place/Uniqueness

Human- Environment Interaction

Movement/change

#1- Location

Absolute Location: Exact

(address)

Relative Location: Not Exact (What is it near?)

#2- Region

• A large area of the world with similar features– Climate, physical features

#3- Place

• Physical Place: Plants, Animals, Soil, Water

• Human Place: Languages, Jobs, Religions, Transportation

#4- Human Environment Interaction• How have people changed the

environment?– Dams, Railroads, Bridges, Irrigation, Pollution,

Graffiti

#5- Movement• Trade• Imports/ Exports• Goods• Ideas• Religion

Five themes of YOU!• Location-your home & family• Region-California & the U.S.• Place-what it is like physically

and socially• Environment-impact by people• Movement-ideas, goods, etc.• Include a photo of yourself