1. The 5 Themes of Geography
Chapter 1, Section 1

2. Geography – study of the distribution and interaction of physical and human features on the Earth
maps are the most common tool
other tools are charts, graphs, tables, and models

3. Theme 1 – Location “Where is it?” Absolute location – exact location
Earth is divided into hemispheres
Equator divides north and south
Prime Meridian divides east and west
latitude lines run parallel with the equator
longitude lines go around the poles
Relative location – describes a place in comparison to other places

5. Theme 2 - Place “What is it like?” physical features
climate, landforms, vegetation, human development
cultural characteristics
food, religion, community celebrations

7. Theme 3 - Region “How are places similar or different?”
areas are grouped together based on similar characteristics
Formal regions
Defined by a small number of related characteristics
Ex: U.S., Canada, Latin America, etc.
Functional regions
Organized around the interactions and connections of different places.
Ex: Houston and it’s suburbs
Perceptual regions
People perceive the characteristics of the region in the same way

9. Theme 4 – Human-Environment Interaction
“How do people relate to the physical world?”
We alter the environment to fit our needs
Examples: building homes, cutting down trees, creating lakes

11. Theme 5 - Movement
“How do people, goods, and ideas move from one location to another?”
3 types of distance
1. linear – how far
2. time – how long
both are relative to circumstances (ex. traffic)
3. psychological – how we view how far away something is

13. Exit Ticket
On you sticky answer one of the following:
How would you describe the location of Mansfield using relative or absolute location?
What is one way you have altered your environment to fit your lifestyle?
What is one example of movement that you have experienced in your life?