5 THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY DEFINITION OF GEOGRAPHY geography

5 THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY

DEFINITION OF GEOGRAPHY ge·og·ra·phy 1 : a science that deals with the description, distribution, and interaction of the diverse physical, biological, and cultural features of the earth's surface Source-Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary 2

IN PLAIN ENGLISH Geography is the study of the earth and everything on it. 3

WHERE DID THE 5 THEMES COME FROM? The 5 Themes of Geography originated by the National Geographic Society to fulfill a need for geographers (people who study the earth and everything on it) categorize everything they learn. 4

WHAT IS “PRILM”? PRILM is a mnemonic device that can be used to help remember what the 5 Themes of Geography are. Simply put, take the first letter of each Theme to create the word PRILM. They are: ® Place ® Region ® Interaction (Human-Environment) ® Location ® Movement 5

Quiz About The Five Themes of Geography Click the bell to the left of the correct answer. Applause will sound if the answer is correct. A gong will sound if the answer is incorrect. A key to the quiz follows the last slide. You may continue answering each question until the correct answer is found. Click on the orange arrow key to progress through the quiz.

Question 1 Which of the following is NOT a geography theme? A. movement B. human-environmental interaction C. region D. people 15

Question 2 Which of the following is an example of Human-Environmental Interaction? A. getting the mail B. watching TV C. playing Gameboy D. Rainforest Clearing 16

Question 3 Which of the following helped create the 5 Themes of Geography? A. Geographica Institute B. National Geographic Society C. Mr. Stratton created everything D. Social Studies Teachers of America 17

Question 4 Which of the following is an example of PLACE? A. Deep South B. Mc. Donalds C. Dodge County Middle School D. Skating rink 18

Question 5 Which of the following is NOT an example of Location? A. Springfield, Missouri B. C. 35* N – 117* W D. the hills Dodge County Middle School 1103 Herman Ave Eastman, GA 31023 19

Question 6 Which of the following is an example of region? A. Georgia B. South America C. United States D. The Midwest 20

Question 7 What is the name of a person who studies the earth and everything on it? A. Photographer B. Cartographer C. Geographer D. Mapographer 21

T or F. The Sehel has recently gone to electric vehicles to reduce pollution. ® True ® False 22

Which of the following is an example of Human Geography? A. Mountains B. County C. City D. Soil 23

Tools of Geography ® The major tools of geographers are Maps and Globes ® Use satellite images and areal photos see how areas change over time. ® Example – Sahel is shrinking because of overgrazing livestock and cutting down trees for firewood. ® The effects can be seen and compared to other similar locations to help solve the problem. ® Example II – Yosemite National Park – Interaction between tourists and the Park created problems l Pollution, hiking trails had to be paved. ® (USGS)- United States Geographical Survey ® produces all topographical maps of the United States 25

Branches of Geography ® Human Geography – ® People and their activities change from place to place ® Political, Cultural, economic, historical l Examples: types of government, language ect. . ® Physical ® Earth’s place. ® Geography – features change from place to Landforms, climate, weather, wildlife ect. 26

Geographers as a profession ® Cartographer – mapmaker ® Meteorology – study of the weather and weather forecasting. ® Other examples: ® Teachers, Urban Planner, GIS specialists, Environmental Manager. 27