1. The Five Themes of Geography A Framework for Studying the World AP Human Geography

2. Theme 1: Location Where is It? Why is It There? Two Types of Location Absolute Relative

3. Absolute Location A specific place on the Earth’s surface Uses a grid system Latitude and longitude A global address

4. Absolute Location Examples –Paris France is 48 o North Latitude and 2 o East Longitude. –The White House is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

5. Relative Location Where a place is in relation to another place Uses directional words to describe

6. Relative Location Examples Lake Michigan is on the eastern side of Chicago. North Carolina is one of the Southeastern States Go 1 mile South on Avenue O and turn left.

7. Theme 2: Place Physical Characteristics Land Features Mountains, plains, and plateaus Climate Bodies of Water

8. Theme 2: Place Human Characteristics People Culture Language Religion Buildings and Landmarks Cities What are the main languages, customs, and beliefs.What are the main languages, customs, and beliefs. How many people live, work, and visit a placeHow many people live, work, and visit a place

9. Theme 3: Human Environment Interaction How do humans and the environment affect each other? People... Adapt to Their Environment Modify Their Environment Depend on Their Environment

10. People... Adapt to Their Environment We adapt to the environment by wearingWe adapt to the environment by wearing clothing suitable for summer (shorts) and winter (coats), rain and shine. Modify Their Environment People modify our environment byPeople modify our environment by heating and cooling buildings for comfort. Depend on Their Environment People depend on the Chicago River/Lake Michigan for water and transportation.People depend on the Chicago River/Lake Michigan for water and transportation.

11. Theme 4: Movement The Mobility of People Goods Ideas How Places are linked to one another and the world

12. –Human Movement Trucks, Trains, PlanesTrucks, Trains, Planes –Information Movement Phones, computer (email), mailPhones, computer (email), mail –Idea Movement How do fads move from place to place?How do fads move from place to place? TV, Radio, Magazines

13. Theme 5: Regions What Places Have in Common Political Regions Landform Regions Agricultural Regions Cultural Regions

14. REGIONS How are Regions similar to and different from other places?How are Regions similar to and different from other places? –Formal Regions Regions defined by governmental or administrative boundaries (States, Countries, Cities)Regions defined by governmental or administrative boundaries (States, Countries, Cities) Regions defined by similar characteristics (Midwest region, Corn Belt, Rocky Mountain region, Chinatown).Regions defined by similar characteristics (Midwest region, Corn Belt, Rocky Mountain region, Chinatown). –Functional Regions Regions defined by a function (newspaper service area, cell phone coverage area).Regions defined by a function (newspaper service area, cell phone coverage area). –Vernacular/Perceptual Regions Regions defined by peoples perception (middle east, the south, etc.)Regions defined by peoples perception (middle east, the south, etc.)

15. 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