The Five Themes of Geography A Framework for Studying the World New Jersey

Theme 1: Location Two Types of Location Absolute Relative Where is It?

Absolute Location A specific place on the Earth’s surface Uses a grid system Latitude and longitude A global address

New Jersey Absolute Location Fair Lawn, New Jersey 41° N Latitude 74° W longitude

Relative Location Where a place is in relation to another place Uses directional words to describe Cardinal and intermediate directions

New Jersey New Jersey is bordered by New York on the north, Delaware on the south, and Pennsylvania on the west. The Atlantic Ocean forms New Jersey’s east coast. North Carolina is one of the Northeastern States

Theme 2: Place Physical and Human Characteristics What is this place like? Why is it unique? Land Features Mountains, plains, and plateaus Climate Bodies of Water People, language, jobs

New Jersey: Physical Characteristics - The Pine Barrens - The Shoreline - The Palisades

Theme 2: Place Human Characteristics People Culture Language Religion Buildings and Landmarks Cities

Theme 3: Human Environmental Interaction How do people change their environment and how does the environment change people? People . . . Adapt to Their Environment Modify Their Environment Depend on Their Environment http://www.fotosearch.com/comp/corbis/DGT119/BAG0017.jpg

New Jersey: Human Environmental Interaction

Theme 4: Movement How are people and places linked? The Mobility of People Goods Ideas

New Jersey: Movement

Theme 5: Regions – Areas of the world that are grouped together What Places Have in Common Political Regions Landform Regions Agricultural Regions Cultural Regions

New Jersey: Regions