Post on 20-Jan-2016
MovementRegionsHuman-Environment Interaction
LocationPlace
Where are we?
Absolute Location◦ A latitude and longitude
(global location) or a street address (local location).
Paris France is 48o North Latitude and 2o East Longitude.
The White House is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Relative Location◦ Described by landmarks,
time, direction or distance. From one place to another.
Go 1 mile west on main street and turn left for 1 block.
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To describe absolute location, geographers use a grid system of imaginary lines for precisely locating places on earth’s surface.
Earth is divided into hemispheres.◦ North, South, East,
West
Equator ◦ Divides north and south
Prime Meridian◦ Divides east and west◦ Sometimes called the Greenwich meridian line because it
runs through Greenwich, England
Run parallel to the equator
Used to locate places that are north or south
The equator is designated as the zero-degree line for latitude.
These lines are sometimes referred to as parallels.
Run into each other at the poles.
Used to locate places that are east or west
The Prime Meridian is the zero-degree line of longitude
These lines are often referred to as meridians.
With your shoulder partner…◦ What is the absolute location of this classroom?◦ What is the relative location?
What is it like there, what kind of place is it?
Human Characteristics What are the main
languages, customs, and beliefs.
How many people live in, work at, and visit a place.
Physical Characteristics Landforms (mountains,
rivers, etc.), climate, vegetation, wildlife, soil, etc.
How do humans and the environment affect each other?◦ We depend on it.
People depend on the Tennessee River for water and transportation.
◦ We modify it. People modify our environment by
heating and cooling buildings for comfort.◦ We adapt to it.
We adapt to the environment by wearing clothing suitable for summer (shorts) and winter (coats), rain and shine.
How are people, goods, ideas moved from place to place?◦ Human Movement
Trucks, Trains, Planes◦ Information Movement
Phones, computer (email), mail◦ Idea Movement
How do popular fashions move from place to place? TV, Radio, Magazines
How are Regions similar to and different from other places?◦Formal Regions
Regions defined by similar characteristics (Corn Belt, Latin America, etc.)
◦Functional Regions Regions defined by a function Normally organized around a central hub
City and Surrounding Suburbs Cell Phone Coverage area
◦Perceptual Regions Regions defined by peoples perception Usually determined by a stereotype
The American Midwest, The Bronx, Chinatown, Etc.
If you can’t remember what they are just ask MR. HELP!!!M – Movement R – RegionsHE – Human Environment interaction
L – Location P - Place
On your own… Describe yourself and
your family using the 5 Themes of Geography.
Make sure you use every theme.