Name: ___________________________
Five Themes of Geography Graphic Organizer
Theme
Location
Place
Region
Description/Definition
Example
Give a brief but detailed description of each theme. Pay attention to any sub themes listed
Provide at least 3 examples of each theme (including
subthemes). Example must be as descriptive as possible.
Absolute Location:
Absolute Location:
Relative Location:
Relative Location:
Physical Characteristics:
Physical Characteristics:
Human Characteristics:
Human Characteristics:
Formal Region:
Formal Region:
Functional Region:
Functional Region:
Perceptual Region:
Perceptual Region:
Movement
Human-Environment
Interaction
Summary Questions:
1. How do geographers use technology to study the earth?
2. Why do geographers use the five themes of geography?