Five Themes Five Themes of Geographyof Geography

Five Themes of Five Themes of GeographyGeography

LocationLocation

PlacePlace

RegionRegion

MovementMovement

Human Environment InteractionHuman Environment Interaction

11stst Theme of Theme of GeographyGeography

22ndnd Theme of Theme of GeographyGeography

PlacePlace- describes how areas are alike and different, also known as the - describes how areas are alike and different, also known as the character of an areacharacter of an area

Two ways to describe placeTwo ways to describe place

Physical CharacteristicsPhysical Characteristics-- Landforms- mountains, valleysLandforms- mountains, valleys Ecosystems-examples: rainforest, arctic tundra, desert, Ecosystems-examples: rainforest, arctic tundra, desert, Climate- examples: daily weather, hurricanes, blizzards, droughts, floodsClimate- examples: daily weather, hurricanes, blizzards, droughts, floods

Human CharacteristicsHuman Characteristics- - How people live, work and visit a place?How people live, work and visit a place? Language, customs and beliefsLanguage, customs and beliefs Economic traits, issues and concernsEconomic traits, issues and concerns GovernmentGovernment

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Describe 2 physical and 2 human characteristics of your community.Describe 2 physical and 2 human characteristics of your community.

33rdrd Theme of Theme of GeographyGeography

RegionRegion- A group of places with at least one characteristic - A group of places with at least one characteristic in common, physical or human characteristicsin common, physical or human characteristics

3 types of regions3 types of regions

11stst type of region is a type of region is a Formal RegionFormal Region Certain characteristic is found throughout the areaCertain characteristic is found throughout the area

Political- ex. State of Nebraska, Country of Germany Political- ex. State of Nebraska, Country of Germany Climate/Vegetation- ex. Arctic Tundra, Amazon RainforestClimate/Vegetation- ex. Arctic Tundra, Amazon Rainforest Landform regions- ex. Andes Mountains, Congo River BasinLandform regions- ex. Andes Mountains, Congo River Basin

33rdrd theme continued… theme continued…22ndnd type of region is a type of region is a Functional RegionFunctional Region

Focal point/central place with surrounding areas linked by a common use Focal point/central place with surrounding areas linked by a common use Common use could be things such as transportation or communicationCommon use could be things such as transportation or communication

Ex.- Dallas- Forth Worth metro area shares a common airport located Ex.- Dallas- Forth Worth metro area shares a common airport located between the two citiesbetween the two cities

Ex. – Lincoln Journal Star located in Lincoln Nebraska and distributes Ex. – Lincoln Journal Star located in Lincoln Nebraska and distributes newspapers to people in and all around Lincolnnewspapers to people in and all around Lincoln

Ex.- Washington D.C. is a central location for US lawmakers to meet Ex.- Washington D.C. is a central location for US lawmakers to meet and make decisions that affect our nationand make decisions that affect our nation

33rdrd type of region is a type of region is a Perceptual RegionPerceptual Region People’s feelings and attitudes about areasPeople’s feelings and attitudes about areas No precise or exact borders!No precise or exact borders! A perception is a viewpoint that is influenced by a person’s culture and A perception is a viewpoint that is influenced by a person’s culture and

experiencesexperiences Ex. – The Midwest, The South, the Middle EastEx. – The Midwest, The South, the Middle East

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Describe one type of region that can be found in your community.Describe one type of region that can be found in your community.

44thth Theme of Theme of GeographyGeography

MovementMovement- - describes the ways people, goods and ideas move describes the ways people, goods and ideas move from one place to anotherfrom one place to another

TradeTrade Ex. – Oil is transported through the state of Alaska using a Ex. – Oil is transported through the state of Alaska using a

pipeline.pipeline. Ex. – Various goods, such as clothing, are manufactured Ex. – Various goods, such as clothing, are manufactured

overseas and then shipped to the United States to be sold.overseas and then shipped to the United States to be sold. TourismTourism

Ex. –Thousands of people visit Lincoln every year to attend Ex. –Thousands of people visit Lincoln every year to attend Husker Football and other sporting events.Husker Football and other sporting events.

Ex. Tourists often purchase souvenirs from places they visit.Ex. Tourists often purchase souvenirs from places they visit. TechnologyTechnology

Ex.- GPS can be used to locate and travel to various Ex.- GPS can be used to locate and travel to various destinations around the worlddestinations around the world

Ex. Panama Canal has an elaborate system using locks to move Ex. Panama Canal has an elaborate system using locks to move cargo ships through the canalcargo ships through the canal

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55thth Theme of Theme of GeographyGeography

Human Environment Interaction (HEI)Human Environment Interaction (HEI) Explains how people use and change their environmentExplains how people use and change their environment

Ex. - Bringing in new plantsEx. - Bringing in new plants Ex. - Irrigating the landEx. - Irrigating the land Ex. - Developing new areas by building roads, houses and Ex. - Developing new areas by building roads, houses and

businessesbusinesses Ex. - A community using the resources in the area, crops, Ex. - A community using the resources in the area, crops,

water, etc.water, etc.

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environment? Provide 2 specific examples.environment? Provide 2 specific examples.