5 Themes of Geography
Physical and human characteristics of a location.
Place
Map that shows the natural (physical) features of an area.
Physical Map
Forces within the Earth that cause movements of the Earth's crust.
Tectonic Forces
Imaginary horizontal lines; run from west to east and measure distance north or south of the equator.
Latitude
Elements that influence the physical environment of a place.
Position of a place or event on Earth's surface. (Absolute or Relative)
Location
Map that shows governmental boundaries of countries, states, and cities.
Political Map
Natural features of the Earht's surface. (Mountains, Rivers, Forests, Canyons, etc.)
Landforms
Imaginary vertical lines; run north and south and measure distance to the east and west of the Prime Meridian.
Longitude
Study of the spatial patterns of human populations and their cultures.
Human Geography
Relationship between humans and their environment. Humans can change or adapt to their environment.
Human Environment Interaction
Map that shows physical features of an area using contour lines.
Topographical Map
Long-term patterns of temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation in an area.
Climate
Description of where a place is in relation to other places; using landmarks to describe location.
Relative Location
Branch of geography dealing with natural features and processes.
Physical Geography
Concept of movement of people, goods, and ideas around the Earth.
Movement
Physical features of the earth such as rivers, mountains, and forrest would be featured on this map.
Physical Map
Distinct biological communities that have formed in response to a shared physical climate.
Biomes
Exact location of a place on Earth's surface; GPS coordinates or an address.
Absolute Location
Imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemisphere.
Prime Meridian
Five organizing principles for teaching geography. Location, Place, Human Environment-Interaction, Movement, and Regions.
5 Themes of Geography
When a globe/sphere is flattened out there may be changes in the shape, size, and distance of land mass on a 2D surface. What is this process called?
Distortion
The envelope of gases surrounding Earth.
Atmosphere
Imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
Equator
What does the acronym "MR. HELP" stand for?
What are they?
5 Themes of Geography
Movement, Region, Human Environment-Interaction, Location, Place