The Location of michigan Geography Lesson 2

Geographers study LOCATION Location – where a place is found

What is the absolute location of your desk? Absolute location – the exact location of a place Ex: 19801 Silver Springs Drive Northville, MI Ex: 181 Jackson Street Charleston, WV What is the absolute location of your desk?

What is the relative location of your desk? Relative location – the location of a place in relation to other places Ex: our classroom is next to the library Ex: Carlo’s desk is next to Carson’s desk What is the relative location of your desk?

Describe the relative location of Michigan Michigan is…