the five themes of geography a framework for studying the world
DESCRIPTION
The Five Themes of Geography A Framework for Studying the World. Theme 1: Location. Two Types of Location Absolute Relative. Where is It? Why is It There?. Absolute Location. WHAT IS IT? A specific place on the Earth’s surface Latitude and longitude A global address. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Five Themes of Geography
A Framework for Studying the World
Theme 1: Location
• Where is It?• Why is It There?
Two Types of Location
•Absolute
•Relative
Absolute LocationWHAT IS IT?• A specific place on the Earth’s surface• Latitude and longitude• A global address
EXAMPLE: Rhode IslandAbsolute Location
41° N Latitude 71° W longitude
Relative Location:
WHAT IS IT?• Where a place
is in relation to another place, such as borders
• Uses directional words to describe a location.
EXAMPLE: Relative LocationRHODE ISLAND:
• Rhode Island is bordered by Massachusetts to the north and east, Connecticut to the west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south.
Theme 2: PlacePhysical Characteristics WHAT IS IT?• Land Features• Mountains, plains,
and plateaus• Climate• Bodies of Water
EXAMPLE: Rhode Island: Physical Characteristics
Rhode Island's climate is usually mild, but in summer and winter, weathers can get extremely high or low.
Narragansett Bay
Jerimoth Hill: 812 ft Foster, RI
Theme 2: PlaceHuman CharacteristicsWHAT IS IT?
• People• Culture• Language• Religion• Buildings and
Landmarks• Cities
EXAMPLE: Rhode Island : Human Characteristics
Providence, RI Capitol Building
Rhode Island slang wicked: used to describe something that is super awesome, very cool, or clever.
Coffee Milk: one of Rhode Island’s favorite family beverages.
Newport Bridge and Rose Island Lighthouse
Theme 3: Human Environment InteractionWHAT IS IT?
**How People Interact With Their Environment
People . . .• Adapt to their environment• Modify or change their
environment• Depend on their environment
EXAMPLE: Rhode Island Human Environment Interaction
Adapt to Rhode Island, by utilizing the oceans for jobs
Modify by building bridges to make travel easier
Theme 4: MovementWHAT IS IT?
The Mobility of• People• Goods-Products• Ideas
How Places are linked to one another and the world
EXAMPLE: Rhode Island Movement
Theme 5: Regions
What Places Have in Common
• Political Regions• Landform Regions• Agricultural Regions• Cultural Regions
EXAMPLE: Rhode Island Regions