1. 5 Themes of Geography Recap
Location: WHERE something is
Place: WHAT something is like (what makes it unique-physical/cultural features)
Human-Environment Interaction: How people affect/are affected by their environment

2. Region
4th Theme of Geography

3. What is a region?
Region: An area on Earth that is defined by at least one shared (common) characteristic (physical or cultural).

4. Why use regions?
They help break the world down into smaller, more manageable pieces.
They help us understand patterns in our world.

5. What are examples of common characteristics that regions might share?
Religion
Landforms (mountains, desert, rainforest, etc.)
Climate
Language
Government/leaders
Cultural characteristics (hobbies, foods, values, etc.)

6. What region in the U.S. shares a common characteristic of farming?

7. What type of region do you see on this map?

8. What is a common characteristic of the Midwest region shown on this map?

9. Examples of regions The Midwest Common characteristics (write 2):
Agriculture
Climate: All 4 seasons
Low cost of living
Majority Christian religion
Strong education systems
Flat to rolling terrain
English language

10. Examples of regions The Middle East Common characteristics (write 2):
Arabic Language
Majority religion is Islam
Large supplies of oil
Hot/dry climate
Desert terrain

11. Examples of regions Africa Common characteristics (write 2):
Hot/tropical climate
High poverty rates
Fast growing population
Diamond mines
Agriculture