the five themes of geography. basic “tools” we use for studying geography. these are called the...
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Basic “Tools” we use for studying geography. These are called
THE FIVE THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY
MR. LIP(Acronym)
MR. LIPM- Movement: How do people, goods, and ideas move from one location to another? R.- Region: How are places similar or different? L- Location: Where is it?I- Interaction: How do people impact the physical world?P- Place: What is it like?
IV.Movement: How has the place been affected by the movement of people,
goods, and ideas?
• Transportation
• Communication
• Trade
V. Regions: How are the characteristics of a place similar to and/or different from other places?
Q: What is a region? A: A group of places with similar
characteristics.
Examples??
I. Location: Where is the location of this
place?Two ways we can tell what the location
of a place is…1. Absolute location: The EXACT
place- latitude & longitude2. Relative location: Compare it
to the things around it
Examples
Absolute location: Kansas City is located at approximately 39 degrees North, 98 degrees West.
Relative location: ?
Examples
Let’s pretend Johnson County streets are “latitude” and “longitude”
Shawnee Mission West High School:
Quik Trip:
Price Chopper:
III.Human-Environment Interaction: How have people changed or interacted with the
environment?
Changes can be deliberate or unplanned, favorable or destructive.
II. Place: Can be both physical or cultural characteristics.
III.Physical Characteristics1. Landforms & processes that shape the
landscape2. Climate3. Soils4. Natural Vegetation 5. Animal Life6. Bodies of Water
B.Cultural/Human Characteristics
1.Religion/Food/Dress
2.Languages
3.Population factors
4.Settlement patterns
5.Economic Activities