The Five Themes of Geography What is Geography

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The Five Themes of Geography

The Five Themes of Geography

What is Geography? Geography is the study of Earth and everything on it!

What is Geography? Geography is the study of Earth and everything on it!

What is a “THEME”? …it is the topic Geography is a BIG subject! We

What is a “THEME”? …it is the topic Geography is a BIG subject! We will divide geography into 5 different THEMES/topics

What is the purpose of the 5 themes? The 5 Themes of Geography were

What is the purpose of the 5 themes? The 5 Themes of Geography were developed as a method for studying geography. The themes help us categorize/organize geographic information. Geography = noun Geographic = adjective

THEME 1: LOCATION Question investigated: Where is it? Two categories : A. Absolute location

THEME 1: LOCATION Question investigated: Where is it? Two categories : A. Absolute location B. Relative location

Absolute Location A specific place on Earth Ø Coordinates: Latitude and longitude Ø

Absolute Location A specific place on Earth Ø Coordinates: Latitude and longitude Ø

Relative Location Where a place is in relation to/compared to another place Uses directional

Relative Location Where a place is in relation to/compared to another place Uses directional (N, E, S, W) words to describe

THEME 2: PLACE Question investigated: What is it like? The 2 categories: A) Physical

THEME 2: PLACE Question investigated: What is it like? The 2 categories: A) Physical places B) Human places

Physical Place Physical (natural) characteristics of the environment that is distinct Eg. climate, landforms,

Physical Place Physical (natural) characteristics of the environment that is distinct Eg. climate, landforms, water features, plants, wildlife…

Human (cultural) Place Human (not natural) characteristics of a place that is distinct Eg.

Human (cultural) Place Human (not natural) characteristics of a place that is distinct Eg. activities, architecture, economy, religion, language…etc

THEME 3: HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION Question investigated: How do humans and physical places affect/impact each

THEME 3: HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION Question investigated: How do humans and physical places affect/impact each other? Two Categories of interaction. . . A) Human adaptation (root word = adapt/adjust) B) Human alteration (root word = alter/change) http: //www. fotosearch. com/comp/corbis/DGT 119/BAG 0017. jpg

Human Adaptation Humans adapt to their environment Examples: adapt to climate (shelter, clothes…)

Human Adaptation Humans adapt to their environment Examples: adapt to climate (shelter, clothes…)

Human Alteration Humans alter their natural environment using technology

Human Alteration Humans alter their natural environment using technology

THEME 4: MOVEMENT Question investigated: How do people, goods and ideas move around? Two

THEME 4: MOVEMENT Question investigated: How do people, goods and ideas move around? Two categories: A) Material movement (can see) B) Non-material movement (cannot see)

Material Movement obvious movement using land, water, or air vehicle

Material Movement obvious movement using land, water, or air vehicle

Non-Material Movement less obvious movement Examples: movement of information/ideas through wires

Non-Material Movement less obvious movement Examples: movement of information/ideas through wires

THEME 5: REGION Ø Question investigated: What areas have unifying/common features?

THEME 5: REGION Ø Question investigated: What areas have unifying/common features?

Regions share at least 1 common feature. Examples of common features that define a

Regions share at least 1 common feature. Examples of common features that define a region: Landform regions (eg. Mountain areas, flat lands) Political regions (eg. provinces, countries, cities) Cultural regions (eg. Chinatown, Little India) Language regions (eg. French neighbourhood) Economic regions (eg. Agricultural area) Climate regions (eg. Arctic climate, tropical climate) Functional regions (eg. Business/Financial district, entertainment district, cell service area, newspaper area) Functional regions have a specific and distinct/clear purpose/function/goal

Check your understanding… Is it possible for there to be a region within another

Check your understanding… Is it possible for there to be a region within another region?

…remember all 5 themes! Mr. Help! M R HE L P Movement Region Human

…remember all 5 themes! Mr. Help! M R HE L P Movement Region Human Environment Interaction Location Place