THE 5 THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY NOTES Geo: Earth +raphy: the field of study= Geography: The study of the earth

THE FIVE THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY LocationLocation PlacePlace Human-Environment InteractionHuman-Environment Interaction MovementMovement RegionsRegions

LOCATION (2 types) Tells you where it is 1. Absolute Location1. Absolute Location  Renton Washington is 47 o North Latitude and 122 o West Longitude. Or  A street address (local location.  A latitude and longitude (global location)  McKnight Middle School 2300 Edmonds Ave Renton, WA

LOCATION (2 types) Tells you where it is 2. Relative Location2. Relative Location  Where a place is in comparison to something else.  Turn left off of Sunset and go two blocks. McKnight is on the right, across from St. Matthew’s Church You are Here

PLACE What is it like when you get there, what kind of place is it? What does it feel like?  1. Human Characteristics  Physical Characteristics What are the main languages, customs, and beliefs.. What man-made structures exist Landforms (mountains, rivers, forest etc..) climate, wildlife, soil etc…

HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION We adapt to the environment by wearing clothing suitable for summer (shorts) and We adapt to the environment by wearing clothing suitable for summer (shorts) and winter (coats), rain and shine. How do humans and the environment affect each other  We depend on it People depend on the Yakima River for water and irrigation  We modify it People modify our environment by heating and cooling buildings, knocking down trees to build, blasting holes in mountains for tunnels, mining, herding etc..  We adapt to it

DependDependModifyModifyAdaptAdapt What did the depend on from their environment, or use, to help them develop and survive? How did they change (modify) their environment to help them develop and survive? How did they adapt (change themselves and their civilization) as a result?

DependDependModifyModifyAdaptAdapt With the absence of stone & few trees, mud bricks used for architecture: they developed the first arches Mesopotamians were the first to develop/use a system of irrigation. First to develop large cities: shared communities for a common good. Examples from Mesopotamia

DependDependModifyModifyAdaptAdapt Depended on fertile land for vegetables, and crops such as flax, wheat & barley. Developed the seeder plow to increase production of crops. First to develop organized religion. Examples from Mesopotamia

MOVEMENT People and ideas (and goods) get around!  Human Movement Trucks, Trains, Planes On foot, By boat  Information Movement Phones, computer, , mail, by voice  Idea Movement How do fads move from place to place? TV, Radio, Magazines, Facebook Factual/data Often informal info!

REGIONS A region is an area described by its similar characteristics, like climate, land, population, or history.  Formal Regions States and territories, borders of a nation!States and territories, borders of a nation!  Functional Regions Seattle, Washington USA Regions defined by similar characteristics Climate (and ‘looks like…)Regions defined by similar characteristics Climate (and ‘looks like…) What is the purpose? What’s the function?What is the purpose? What’s the function?  Vernacular Regions Regions defined by people’s perception (middle east, the south, etc..)..Religion, language, educationRegions defined by people’s perception (middle east, the south, etc..)..Religion, language, education Seattle City Light Service Area Middle East This one is ‘What we call it!’

Remembering the 5 themes If you can’t remembering what they are just ask MR. HELP!!!If you can’t remembering what they are just ask MR. HELP!!! M – MovementM – Movement R – RegionsR – Regions HE – Human Environment interactionHE – Human Environment interaction L – LocationL – Location P - PlaceP - Place