Themes of Geography

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What do you think of when you hear the word "Geography?" Draw out your thoughts.

Geography is the study of the Earth's surface and how people interact with the Earth and it's environments. It includes both HUMAN GEOGRAPHY and PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY.

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​What is Geography anyway?

Physical geography is the study of Earth’s seasons, climate, atmosphere, soil, streams, landforms, and oceans.

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​Physical Geography

Human geography is the study of people and cultures on Earth’s surface and how they interact with their environment.

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Human Geography

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of PHYSICAL geography? (SELECT ALL CORRECT ANSWERS)

• Bodies of Water (Rivers, Lakes, Oceans)

• Climate

• Cities, States, and Countries

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  Buildings (Houses, Schools, Churches, etc.)

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of HUMAN geography? (SELECT ALL CORRECT ANSWERS)

• Bodies of Water (Rivers, Lakes, Oceans)

• Plants and animals

• Population: How human populations change over time

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  Cultures: The variety of cultures

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• Movement

• Region

• Human-Environment Interaction

• Location

• Place

• Watch the video to the right to get more details on each theme.

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5 THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the five themes of geography?

• States

• Location

• Movement

• Human-Environment Interaction

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Categorize

Options (6)

Empire State Building: Located at 40°N, 74°W

Eiffel Tower: Located at 48°N, 2°E

Great Wall of China: Located at 40° N, 116° E

The Grand Canyon: Located near the Colorado River in the state of Arizona

The Amazon Rainforest: Located in South America, primarily in Brazil

The Sahara Desert: Located in North Africa, spanning several countries

Correctly classify the options into the corresponding groups.

Absolute Location

Relative Location

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Categorize

Options (6)

Mountains

Population Density

Languages

Oceans

Religion

Wildlife

Correctly classify the pictures into the corresponding groups.

Human Characteristics

Physical Characteristics

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Multiple Choice

Human Environment Interaction: Catching fish for food is an example of...

• Depending on the environment

• Modifying the environment

• Cultural practice
• Recreational activity

Multiple Choice

Human Environment Interaction: Putting on a winter coat is an example of....

• Adapting to the environment

• Choosing a fashionable accessory
• Ignoring the cold weather
• Wearing a summer outfit

Multiple Choice

Human Environment Interaction: Cutting down forests to clear land to grow crops is an example of....

• Restoring land for wildlife habitat

• Modifying the environment

• reforestation for urban development

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Virtual Field Trip

In the next slide, you will be taking a virtual tour of Kaohsiung Free Trade Zone in Taiwan. As you explore, think about the geography theme of movement.

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Zach King's Harry Potter illusion - 2.3 billion views

Zach currently holds the title for most viewed TikTok video of all time, with a whopping 2.3 BILLION views.

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​Ideas Move

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Multiple Select

Movement is how ______ move from place to place. (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

• Goods

• People

• plants
• Ideas

How we divide the Earth into areas that have things in common.

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REGION

A region might share physical characteristics, human characteristics, or a combination of both

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REGION

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following could define a physical region?

• Cultural practices such as festivals or traditions.
• Languages.

• Religions.

• Natural features like mountains or rivers.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could define a human region?

• Geographical features like the wildlife that live in the area.

• Geographical features like mountains and rivers.
• Natural resources available in the area.
• The languages, food, and religions that distinguish an area.

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​Instructions:

• Read each scenario and try and identify which theme of geography is the best fit.

• You will use some answers more than once!

Multiple Choice

Wildfires are frequent threats in parts of California - whole neighborhoods have been destroyed in the past.

• Movement

• Human-Environment Interaction

• Region

• Place

• Location

Multiple Choice

You ask your friend for their address. It's on the corner of Main Street and 5th Avenue. This gives you the ___________.

• Movement

• Human-Environment Interaction

• Region

• Place

• Location

Multiple Choice

The latitude and longitude coordinates for Washington D.C. are 38°N, 77°W - this gives us the exact location of the city. Would this be absolute or relative location?

• Relative Location

• Absolute Location

Multiple Choice

Foley High School is located near Walmart, Academy Sports, and the YMCA. Would this be absolute or relative location?

• Relative Location

• Absolute Location

Multiple Choice

If you ask someone what it's like in Atlanta, Georgia, they might tell you about the Atlanta airport, the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coke, or the awful traffic.

• Movement

• Human-Environment Interaction

• Region

• Place

• Location

Multiple Choice

In 2011, many people in Japan suffered from a massive tsunami. Many homes and businesses were destroyed, prompting Japan to build a wave wall on their coast lines.

• Movement

• Human-Environment Interaction

• Region

• Place

• Location

Multiple Choice

Many of the people that live in the Middle East frequently practice the same religion, eat similar foods, and experience the same types of climates. This makes the Middle East a culture ___________.

• Movement

• Human-Environment Interaction

• Region

• Place

• Location

Multiple Choice

Amazon has warehouses in many different cities around the world to help make deliveries as fast as possible.

• Movement

• Human-Environment Interaction

• Region

• Place

• Location

Multiple Choice

If you ask someone what New Orleans is like, they might tell you about jazz music, the French Quarter, Mardi Gras, or how hot & humid it is there.

• Movement

• Human-Environment Interaction

• Region

• Place

• Location

Multiple Choice

When a video or picture goes viral, and people from all over the world begin sharing it and quoting it to each other, what has occurred?

• Movement

• Human-Environment Interaction

• Region

• Place

• Location

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