GEOGRAPHY
the study of where places are, the
study of people, their
environments, and the resources
available to them
What are the 5 themes of
Geography?
LOCATION
1. absolute – latitude, longitude
2. relative -- described by
landmarks, time, direction, or
distance from one place to
another and may associate a
particular place with another
A map of New York City which
shows the absolute location of
76°W 42°N
PLACE
1. Physical
Every place can be described in terms of
it's physical characteristics, including land
features, plants, animals, and even
weather.
2. Human
These features can include a place's
buildings, man-made landmarks, and
generally, anything that has been built by
man.
The unique skyline of San
Francisco makes it distinct
from any other place.
So, what are the physical
and human characteristics
of El Paso, Texas?
Human/Environmental Interactions
* people have been affected by
their environment
* they modified it and adapted
to it
MOVEMENT
People move for different reasons
REGIONS
We categorize regions in two basic ways:
1. Physical: defined by landforms, climates,
soils, and natural vegetations (ex: Great
Plains of the United States, Australian
Outback, Gobi Desert of Mongolia)
2. Cultural: distinguished by language,
religion, lifestyle, politics, and common
industry (ex: the Middle East, and the
Amish religious enclaves of south-central
Pennsylvania)
Regions can be any size.
Assignment:
Map out the directions from
Americas H.S. to your
home:
1. Draw a map
2. Give directions in your
own words