2. Geography History
The study of
people, their
environments, and
their resources
An account of what
has happened in the
lives of different
people
3. 5 Themes
The Five Themes of Geography
Geography History
Developed by geographers to
show the connection between
geography and history
4. Theme #1: Location
Describes where places are on earth (Where is there?)
Absolute
Exact location determined by
longitude and latitude lines
Ex: 42°39′35″N , 73°46′53″W
is Albany, New York
5. Theme #1: Location
Describes where places are on earth (Where is there?)
Absolute
Exact location determined by
longitude and latitude lines
Ex: 42°39′35″N , 73°46′53″W
is Albany, New York
Relative
Location in relation to another
place
Ex: Albany is north of
Westchester County, along the
Hudson River
6. Theme #2: Place
Described by physical and human features
(What can be found there? What goes on there?)
Physical
Climate, soil, plant life, bodies of
water, etc.
7. Theme #2: Place
Described by physical and human features
(What can be found there? What goes on there?)
Physical
Climate, soil, plant life, bodies of
water, etc.
Human
Kinds of houses people build,
ways of earning a living,
religion, languages, etc.
8. Theme #3: Movement
The movement of people, goods, and resources from one place to
another
Cultural Diffusion:
As people meet others, they exchange ideas, goods, resources, and technology.
10. Theme #5: Region
An area of the world that has similar characteristics
Physical Characteristics
Region shares climate, land
forms, bodies of water, etc.
Ex: Appalachians, Great Lakes Region
Human/Cultural Characteristics
Region shares language,
religion, food, etc.
Ex: United States, Chinatown
