5 Themes of Geography Recap Location: WHERE something is Place: WHAT something is like (what makes it unique-physical/cultural features) Human-Environment Interaction: How people affect/are affected by their environment

Region 4th Theme of Geography

What is a region? Region: An area on Earth that is defined by at least one shared (common) characteristic (physical or cultural).

Why use regions? They help break the world down into smaller, more manageable pieces. They help us understand patterns in our world.

What are examples of common characteristics that regions might share? Religion Landforms (mountains, desert, rainforest, etc.) Climate Language Government/leaders Cultural characteristics (hobbies, foods, values, etc.)

What region in the U.S. shares a common characteristic of farming?

What type of region do you see on this map?

What is a common characteristic of the Midwest region shown on this map?

Examples of regions The Midwest Common characteristics (write 2): Agriculture Climate: All 4 seasons Low cost of living Majority Christian religion Strong education systems Flat to rolling terrain English language

Examples of regions The Middle East Common characteristics (write 2): Arabic Language Majority religion is Islam Large supplies of oil Hot/dry climate Desert terrain

Examples of regions Africa Common characteristics (write 2): Hot/tropical climate High poverty rates Fast growing population Diamond mines Agriculture