5 Themes of Geography Unit Theme 2: Place 5 Themes of Geography Unit

Place Definition: The physical and cultural (human) characteristics that make a location unique.

Physical Features Physical features: Examples: NOT man-made Would be here whether humans existed or not. Examples: Bodies of water (Lake Michigan) Landforms (Mt. Kilimanjaro) Climate (Hurricane Florence) Plants (Amazon Rainforest) Animals (Elephant)

Cultural Features Cultural Features Examples: Are man-made (created by humans) Would NOT be here if humans weren’t Examples: Languages (German language) Religions (Buddhism) Buildings (Seattle Space Needle) Celebrations/Traditions/Holidays (Halloween)

Where in the world is this place? Let’s take a look at unique features (physical and cultural) around the world that make places unique.

Where in the world is this place?

Where in the world is this place?

Where in the world is this place?

Where in the world is this place?

Where in the world is this place?

Where in the world is this place?

Where in the world is this place?

Where in the world is this place?

Where in the world is this place?

Where in the world is this place?

Answers Argentina Greece Greenland Nepal/China Jordan Mexico Kenya Vatican City South Africa China