The Five Themes of Geography A Framework for Studying the World

The 5 Themes of Geography Location Absolute Relative Place Physical Characteristics Human Characteristics Human Environment Interaction Movement Regions

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

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

Absolute Location Indiana 40° N Latitude 86° W longitude Indianapolis

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

Indiana- Relative Location Indiana is bordered by Michigan to the north, Kentucky to the south, Illinois to the west, and Ohio to the east. Indiana is one of the Midwestern States or Great Lakes States.

Theme 2: Place Physical Characteristics Land Features Mountains, plains, and plateaus Climate Bodies of Water

Indiana: Physical Characteristics Brown County State Park Geist Reservoir

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

INDIANAPOLIS: Human Characteristics Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Theme 3: Human Environment Interaction How People Interact With Their Environment People . . . Adapt to Their Environment Modify Their Environment Depend on Their Environment http://www.fotosearch.com/comp/corbis/DGT119/BAG0017.jpg

INDIANA: Human Environment Interaction

Theme 4: Movement The Mobility of People Goods Ideas How Places are linked to one another and the world

INDIANA: Movement

Theme 5: Regions What Places Have in Common Political Regions Landform Regions Agricultural Regions Cultural Regions

INDIANA: Regions Indiana’s 6 Congressional Districts White River State Park Noblesville Elementary School Districts Indiana’s 6 Congressional Districts