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MovementRegionsHuman-Environment Interaction
LocationPlace
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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
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Equator ◦ Divides north and south
Prime Meridian◦ Divides east and west◦ Sometimes called the Greenwich meridian line because it
runs through Greenwich, England
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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.
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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.
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With your shoulder partner…◦ What is the absolute location of this classroom?◦ What is the relative location?
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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If you can’t remember what they are just ask MR. HELP!!!M – Movement R – RegionsHE – Human Environment interaction
L – Location P - Place
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On your own… Describe yourself and
your family using the 5 Themes of Geography.
Make sure you use every theme.