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Five Themes of Geography
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Objective I will be able to explain how understanding the five themes will help me study geography.
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List one job that uses geography. How do they use geography?
Geography in Action List one job that uses geography. How do they use geography?
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What is geography? Geo = Earth Graphy = Study of
Geography = The study of earth and how people interact with it The study of landscapes, peoples, places, and environments
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Why do we have 5 themes? Used to organize information Helps explain places and events
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Relative in relation to other places
Location Absolute Absolute is measured by longitude and latitude Street address Relative in relation to other places (down the street from Wal Mart)
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How you describe a location Physical or human characteristics
Place How you describe a location Physical or human characteristics Physical: landscape, climate, water, plants, animals Human: language, religion, culture
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Human Environment Interaction
How we use or abuse the earth Adapting to the earth or using it as it was intended is positive Changing or abusing the earth is negative
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Different areas with things in common
Regions Different areas with things in common Physical – how the land is similar Human – language, religion, activities
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How people, ideas, and products are moved around the world.
Movement How people, ideas, and products are moved around the world. Ideas can move and change cultures Migration: People moving Products being moved around the world
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Exit Slip How does understanding the five themes help you study geography? Name one real world connection you made with the 5 themes.
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