The Five Themes of Geography
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The Five Themes of
Geography
Theme I: Location
Where
is It?
Two Types of
Location
1. Absolute
2. Relative
1. Absolute Location
A
specific place on the Earth’s surface
Uses a grid system
Latitude
and longitude
West Plains MO
Absolute Location
West Plains
36.74 N, 91. 86 W
2. Relative Location
Where
a place is
in relation to
another place
Uses directional
words to describe
Cardinal
and
intermediate
directions
West Plains
West
Plains is about 100 miles East of
Springfield.
St. Louis is northeast of West Plains.
Theme II: Place
1. Physical Characteristics
Land
Features
Mountains,
plains,
and plateaus
Bodies of Water
Vegetation
Climate
West Plains:
Physical
Characteristics
http://www.westplains.net/tourism/
millsandsprings.asp
http://www.citydata.com/picfilesc/picc18775.php
Theme II: Place
2. Human Characteristics
People
Culture
Language
Religion
Buildings
and
Landmarks
Cities
West plains: Human
Characteristics
http://www.westplains.net/tourism/
millsandsprings.asp
http://www.westplains.net/tourism/
historic.asp
http://www.westplains.net/tourism/
artsandculture.asp
Theme III: Human Environment
Interaction
How People Interact With Their Environment
People . . .
1. Adapt to Their Environment
Adjust
2. Modify Their Environment
Change
3. Depend on Their Environment
Use (Resources)
http://www.fotosearch.com/comp/corbis/DGT119/BAG0017.jpg
West Plains: Human
Environment Interaction
http://www.westplains.net/tourism/speedway.asp
http://www.westplains.net/tourism/attractions.asp#top
Theme IV: Movement
How Places are
linked to one
another and the
world
The Mobility of
People
Goods
Ideas
West Plains : Movement
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eID=2&rows=12&style=&contestCatID=&cam
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http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/pix/trucks/barney_sipes/2004/aug/rail_bu
s/file0002.jpg
http://www.carrtracks.com/bnkkng.htm
Theme V: Regions
What Places Have in Common
Political
Physical
Agricultural
Cultural
Ozark : Region
http://missouricaves.com/mo-map.htm
wwwcooleys.com
http://www.westplains.net/