the five themes of geography
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The Five Themes of Geography. What is 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. In plain English…. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
What is Geography?
ge·og·ra·phy1 : a science that deals with the description, distribution, and interaction of the diverse physical, biological, and cultural features of the earth's surfaceSource-Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary
Absolute Location
A specific place on the Earth’s surface
Uses a grid system Latitude and longitude A global address
Relative Location
Where a place is in relation to another place
Uses directional words to describe
North, South, East West
Theme 2: PLACEWhat is it like there,
what kind of place is it?
Human Characteristics
• What are the main languages, customs, and beliefs.
• How many people live, work, and visit a place.
Physical Characteristics
Things that occur naturally, such as mountains, rivers, wildlife, climate etc.
Theme 3: Human Environment Interaction How People Interact With Their
Environment
People . . . Adapt, Modify and Depend on Their
Environment
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Theme 4: MOVEMENT
How are people, goods, ideas moved from place to place? Human Movement
• Trucks, Trains, Planes Information Movement
• Phones, computer (email), mail Idea Movement
• How do fads move from place to place?
TV, Radio, Magazines
Theme 5: REGIONS
How are Regions similar to and different from other places?
Formal Regions• Regions defined by government boundaries (States,
Countries, Cities)• Regions defined by similar characteristics (Bible Belt, Rocky
Mountain region, Chinatown) Vernacular Regions
• Regions defined by peoples perception (middle east, the south, etc.)
Helpful Hint…
Remember…Mr. Help M Movement R Region HE Human Environment Interaction L Location P Place
II. The 5 Themes
• Which theme explains how Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, and Florida are part of "The South?"
• A) place
• B) human/environment
interaction
• C) location
• D) region
II. The 5 Themes
• Which theme relates to a farmer in Iowa shipping a truck full of grain to a cereal factory, which then sells boxes of Cheerios to grocery stores throughout the country?
• A) location
• B) human/environment
interaction
• C) place
• D) movement
II. The 5 Themes
• Which theme relates to a person packing a beach towel, a hat, and sunscreen for a vacation to the seashore?
• A) human/environment
interaction
• B) location
• C) place
• D) region.
II. The 5 Themes
• Which theme identifies areas that share common physical and/or cultural characteristics?
• A) location
• B) human/environment
interaction
• C) region
• D) place
II. The 5 Themes
• Where is it? This theme tells where things are.
• A) location
• B) human/environment
interaction
• C) movement
• D) place
The Geography of North Carolina
How have regional variations of land, climate, and resources in NC affected patterns of settlement and the economy?
General Facts and Characteristics
NC belongs in the United States’ South Region
NC shares borders with Virginia (North), South Carolina and Georgia (South), Tennessee (West) and to the east by Atlantic Ocean.
NC is the 28th largest state.
It’s climate is described as moderate.
There are 100 counties within North Carolina.
North Carolina’s Land Regions
Topography: physical terrain NC is divided into three
geographical regions: a large area or land with a common set of features.
The three regions are the Mountains, Piedmont, and the Coastal Plain. The Coastal Plain has been divided further into the inner coastal plain and the outer, or Tidewater.
The Tidewater and the Coastal Plain
A characteristic of the Coastal Plain is the Tidewater and the Outer Banks.
The Outer Banks has often been called the “Graveyard of the Atlantic” because of the regions violent storms, strong currents and sandbars.
The Outer Banks refers to the long chain of sandy islands that form NC’s eastern coastline.
The Piedmont
The Piedmont is the region where the vast majority of the state’s population, cities, and industries are located.
Major Cities include Charlotte – largest city Raleigh- State Capital
The Mountains
The Appalachian Mountains form this region in NC. The Appalachian Mountain range stretches from Canada to the state of Alabama.
Most scientists believe that these mountains may be the oldest mountains in the world.
1. Topography refers to ___________________.
2. Identify which two regions the Coastal Plain includes.
3. The Piedmont a) borders the east end of the Outer Banks b) has numerous swamps, lakes, and rivers c) protects the mainland from the direct effects of ocean storms d) is farther above sea level than the Coastal Plain.
4. Which geographic features are characteristic of the Outer Banks? A) rapids and waterfalls b) clay soil and sticky mud c) sandbanks and barrier islands d) mountains and glaciers
5. List all the states that border North Carolina.
6. North Carolina has _____ counties.
7. This region in NC contains the most people, industry, and agriculture.
Your assignment Describe you and your family using the 5 Themes of
Geography. Make sure you use every theme
My Example My family currently lives in Boone, North Carolina. This is west of
Wilkesboro. (LOCATION) We all speak English, are Christian, a family custom is family
dinners each night. My condo is located within walking distance of Appalachian State University. (PLACE)
I adapted to the environment when I moved from Atlanta by buying more clothes for the winter weather! I modified my house when I installed a screen door. (H-E Interaction)
All members of my family drive cars to get from place to place. We also travel by airplane to get long distances. We also all use e-mail and telephones to communicate with each other. My dad and I are both avid ESPN magazine readers. (MOVEMENT)
We live in the South. (REGION)