5 Themes of Geography M R. R. H E L P

HE = HEI for short! HEI for short! ◦How people  DEPEND ON;  change or modify;  ADAPT TO their environment. Human-Environment Interaction Human-Environment Interaction

DEPEND ON CHANGE OR MODIFY ADAPT TO

L = Where things are at Where things are at Two types of Location Two types of Location ◦Absolute Location  The position of an area on the globe The position of an area on the globe The position of an area on the globe  It can also be an address ◦ Example – 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C ◦Relative Location  The location of an area in comparison to places around it. Location

P = How a location can be described How a location can be described ◦landscape ◦physical features ◦environment ◦culture/human imprint How a location is unique How a location is unique ◦landmarks ◦landscape ◦culture Place

Exit Ticket Absolute Absolute ◦Use page 40 in the Atlas to find the “Absolute Location” of Houston _________ (use the grid lines on the map) ◦Latitude (N/S) is listed first, Longitude (E/W) is listed second Relative Relative ◦In complete sentences, write a statement giving the relative location of Houston to the following areas:  Dallas  The Gulf of Mexico  San Antonio ◦Use pg. 40 as a reference.

1. 30°N 85°W 2. 45°N 100°W 3. 60°N 160°W 4. 35°N 95°W 5. 45°N 120°W 6. 35°N 105°W 7. 40°N 95°W 8. 40°N 115°W 9. 35°N 80°W °N 95°W °N 70°W °N 80°W °N 115°W °N 85°W °N 90°W