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The Five Themes of Geography A Framework for Studying the World

The Five Themes of Geography A Framework for Studying the World. Theme 1: Location. Two Types of Location Absolute Relative. Ask yourself… Where is It? Why is It There?. Absolute Location. A specific place on the Earth’s surface Latitude and longitude A global address. Rhode Island.

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The Five Themes of Geography A Framework for Studying the World

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  1. The Five Themes of GeographyA Framework for Studying the World

  2. Theme 1: Location • Two Types of Location • Absolute • Relative • Ask yourself… • Where is It? • Why is It There?

  3. Absolute Location • A specific place on the Earth’s surface • Latitude and longitude • A global address

  4. Rhode Island Absolute Location • Cranston, RI 41° N Latitude 71° W longitude

  5. Relative Location • Where a place is in relation to another place, such as borders or states or cities • Uses directional words to describe • Cardinal and intermediate directions

  6. RHODE ISLAND: Relative Location • Rhode Island is bordered by Rhode Island to the north and east, Connecticut to the west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. • Rhode Island is part of the New England Region and is located in the Northeastern part of the United States.

  7. Theme 2: PlacePhysical Characteristics • Land Features • Mountains, plains, and plateaus • Climate • Bodies of Water

  8. Rhode Island's climate is usually mild, but in summer and winter, weathers can get extremely high or low. Rhode Island: Physical Characteristics Narragansett Bay Jerimoth Hill: 812 ft Foster, RI

  9. Theme 2: PlaceHuman Characteristics • People • Culture • Language • Religion • Buildings and Landmarks • Cities

  10. Rhode Island : Human Characteristics Providence, RI Capitol Building Newport Bridge and Rose Island Lighthouse Rhode Island slangwicked: used to describe something that is super awesome, very cool, or clever. Coffee Milk: one of Rhode Island’s favorite family beverages.

  11. Theme 3: Human Environment Interaction How People Interact With Their Environment People . . . • Adapt to their environment • change their environment • Depend on their environment

  12. Rhode Island: Human Environment Interaction Adapt to weather and jobs Change the environment: build Bridges

  13. Theme 4: Movement The Mobility of • People • Goods-Products • Ideas How Places are linked to one another and the world

  14. Rhode Island: Movement Movement of ideas

  15. Theme 5: Regions What Places Have in Common • Political Regions • Landform Regions • Climate Regions

  16. Rhode Island: Regions Rhode Island Counties Rhode Island climate region

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