Transcript The Five Themes of Geography

Location refers to where
something is. This can be
either relative or absolute.
In this illustration, directions are given from one location to
another, using the locations of things like streets. This could
be considered relative location.
This illustration shows a globe with
the lines of latitude and longitude on
it.
This map of the world shows the
lines of latitude and longitude.
Place refers to the physical features
of an area.
This is a world map that shows mountains,
This is a world map showing forests.
This is a map of India showing major
rivers.
Region is an area that is united by a similar
characteristic like religion or political belief.
This map shows population density
all over the world.
This map shows the main religion in
different regions of the world.
This map shows which states voted
for who in the 2004 United States
presidential election.
Movement refers to the movement
of people, animals, or ideas from
one place to another.
This map shows the movement of immigrants to
the United States.
This map shows the movement of
Iraqi refugees.
This map shows the migration of monarch
butterflies in the US, by season.
Human-Environment Interaction is
the interaction between humans and
the environment. This illustration
shows a woman tending to the
environment.
This map shows air pollution across the globe.
This map shows deforestation.