Transcript The Five Themes of Geography

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)
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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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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/