5 Themes of Geography

Where is it exactly on the Earth?

• Place
• Perfect Location
• Absolute Location
• Relative Location

Where is it in relation to other areas or things?

• Place
• Perfect Location
• Absolute Location
• Relative Location

In what ways do people adapt to their environment, or change their environment in order to meet their needs.

• Human Environment Interaction
• Place
• Location
• Region

How are areas similar or united (physically, politically, or culturally) to other areas around them?

• Movement
• Absolute Location
• Region
• Place

Virginia is north of North Carolina

• Place
• Absolute Location
• Region
• Relative Location

Washington D.C. is at 38.8 North Latitude and 77 West Longitude

• Relative Location
• Place
• Absolute Location
• Region

The European Union is a group of countries that share similar economic and government policies, in addition to all being located near one another and sharing a common history.

• Human Environment Interaction
• Place
• Region
• Location

Eskimos and other Inuit people tend to eat foods that are very high in fat content in order to help their bodies stay worm for the harsh winter environments in which they live.

• Movement
• Region
• Place
• Human Environment Interaction

The Hoover Dam was built to control flooding in the Southwest United States, however it also provides people in that area with a source of fresh water and electricity.

• Human Environment Interaction
• Location
• Movement
• Place

Guess the map.

• Thematic

• Political

• Physical

• Natural