5 themes of geography
What are the Five Themes of Geography.
1.Location
2.Place
3.Human Environment Interactio
4.Movement
5.Region
explain the theme of place using physical.
The theme of Place describes what makes a location unique. It includes physical characteristics like landforms, climate, and water.
define a functional region.
Regions defined by a function. There regions have a specific purpose ( news paper service, area cell phone coverage area).
what are the 3 types of maps?
1. physical map
2. political map
3. thematic maps
Know the definition of birth rate.
# of births per thousand people.
what direction do latitude lines run?
West and East
explain the theme of place using human characteristics.
human characteristics such as culture, language, population, and buildings. Together, these features show what makes each place different.
define a formal region.
Regions defined by governmental or administrative boundaries (States, Countries, Cities).
explain the purpose of a political map.
show political boundaries on earth surface that humans created.
Know the definition of Death Rate.
the annual # of deaths per 1k.
what direction do longitude lines run?
North and South
Be able to identify humans modifying the environment.
People modify our environment by heating an cooling buildings for comfort or adding sidewalks for people to walk.
define a perceptual region.
Regions defined by peoples perception (middle east, the south, etc.)
know the purpose of thematic maps
Geographers rely on thematic maps, which focus on specific types of information such as climate, vegetation, natural resources, population density, and economic activities.
Know the definition of population density.
the average # of people per sq mile
Be able to identify relative location using directions and landmarks.
Relative location describes where something is by using directions and nearby landmarks—for example, “north of the school” or “next to the park.”
identify how humans depend on the environment.
People depend on the Tennessee river for water and transportation.
what are the 3 things that move in geogrpahy?
People, Ideas, & Goods
Know the purpose of a physical map.
Physical maps help you see the types of landforms and bodies of water found in specific area. Color, shading, or contour lines are used to indicate elevation or altitude.
describe what a metropolitan area is.
a large city and its surrounding suburbs.
Understand the meaning of absolute location using coordinates.
A latitude and longitude (global location) or a street address (local location). ex : Paris France is 48o North Latitude and 2o East Longitude.
identify examples of humans adapting to the environment.
Humans adapt to the environment by changing how they live to fit natural conditions. For example, people wear warm clothes in cold places or build houses on stilts in areas that flood.
explain what moves in geography.
movement refers to how people, goods, and ideas travel from one place to another. People move by migration or travel, goods move through trade, and ideas move through communication.
what are the geographers tools
- maps
- globes
- data that can be displayed in a variety of ways
describe what urbanization is.
The dramatic rise in # of cities and the changes in lifestyle.