geography definition (book)-the science of studying earth as the home for humans. physical features...
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GEOGRAPHY
• Definition (book)-The science of studying Earth as the home for humans.
• Physical Features
• Climate
• Natural Resources
• People
• Physical Features-natural features of the earth.– Land and water forms
• Climate-type of weather a region experience over time.– Weather– Precipitation
• Natural Resources-materials that occur naturally within the environment– 6 natural resources– -Sunlight, Air, Water, Wildlife, Forest, Minerals
• People– Civilization-a sophisticated culture based on a
complex environment.– Science
– Industry
– Government
– Culture-A way of life• Language
• Dress
• Religion
• Beliefs
• Act
The Five Themes of Geography
• LOCATION
• PLACE
• HUMAN ENVIRONMENTAL INTERACTION
• MOVEMENT
• REGION
Theme 1: Location
• Where is It?• Why is It There?
Two Types of Location
•Absolute
•Relative
Absolute Location
• A specific place on the Earth’s surface• Uses a grid system• Latitude and longitude• A global address
GeorgiaAbsolute Location
• Georgia32.9605° N Latitude 83.1132° W longitude
• Atlanta33.7550° N Latitude 84.3900° W Longitude
Relative Location
• Where a place is in relation to another place
• Uses directional words to describe– Cardinal and
intermediate directions
Georgia
• Georgia is bordered by North Carolina and Tennessee on the north, Florida on the south, South Carolina and Atlantic Ocean on the east and Alabama on the west.
• Georgia is one of the Southeastern States
Theme 2: PlacePhysical Characteristics• Land Features• Mountains, plains,
and plateaus• Climate• Bodies of Water
Georgia: Physical Characteristics
Theme 2: PlacePhysical and Human Characteristics
• People• Culture• Language• Religion• Buildings and
Landmarks• Cities
Georgia: Physical Characteristics
Georgia: Human Characteristics
Theme 3: Human Environmental Interaction
How People Interact With Their Environment
People . . .• Adapt to Their Environment• Modify Their Environment• Depend on Their Environment
Georgia: Human Environmental Interaction
Theme 4: Movement
The Mobility of• People• Goods• Ideas
How Places are linked to one another and the world
Georgia: Movement
Theme 5: Regions
What Places Have in Common
• Political Regions• Landform Regions• Agricultural Regions• Cultural Regions
Georgia: Regions