1. The Five Themes of Geography
World Geography
The Five Themes of Geography

2. Location A position on the earth’s surface
The physical and human characteristics that make a place unique
A location can be specific or general

3. Place What makes a place different from other places?
Differences might be defined in terms of physical, economic, environmental, political, or social/cultural characteristics

4. Human Environment Interaction
The way humans depend upon, adapt to, and modify the environment
Examples for Greater Vancouver
Trading by way of water
Fishing

5. Movement
The varied patterns in the movement of life forms, ideas, and materials
Examples
Highways, Rivers, etc.

6. Regions
Basic units of study that define an area with certain human and/or physical characteristics
Examples:
Greater Vancouver
The Fraser Valley
Lower Mainland

7. Application
As a practice assignment, think about the area in which we live:
White Rock/South Surrey, B.C.
Now apply the five themes of geography to our city