Why is geography important? 5 Themes of Geography Why is geography important?

What is Geography? Study of the Earth a science that deals with the description, distribution, and interaction of the diverse physical, biological, and cultural features of the earth's surface

5 Themes of Geography Remember MR. HELP Movement Region Human-Environmental Interaction Location Place

Movement Moving of people, goods, and/or ideas from one location to another Human Movement Trucks, Trains, Planes Information Movement Phones, computer, mail Idea Movement How do fads move from place to place? TV, Radio, Magazines

Region Grouping areas by a COMMON CHARACTERSTICS, either human (language or culture) or physical (climate or geographical features) The South, New England, Yankees, Dixie Classic Fair, Amish, Middle East

Human Environmental Interaction People change the environment to fit their needs Examples – planting trees, hunting, deforestation, factories, dams, pollution People change to adapt to their environment Examples – housing changes, recycling, types of clothes worn

Location – Where is it? Can change Fixed location Absolute Location Relative Location Can change Related to landmarks, direction, or distance Fixed location Longitude and Latitude Address

Place - What is it like there? What kind of place is it? Human Characteristics People Culture Language Religion Buildings and Landmarks Cities Physical Characteristics Land Features Climate Bodies of Water