Geography is Awesome!

Why do you need geography? Response:

Geography Provide an example of a job that you might have in the future that will be affected by geography. Example:

Geography Use the graphic organizer on slide 6 to illustrate the five themes of geography. Each theme must include a definition and an example to discuss in class.

Five Themes of Geography Definition Example Theme 5 Theme 4 Theme 3 Theme 2

Five Themes of Geography

How does Geography affect you? Settlement Experiences Etc. … Clothing Quality of Life Housing Culture Explain Here:

Explain Absolute vs. Relative Location Absolute Location: Relative Location:

Figure the distance by miles and time by car from: Selinsgrove to Harrisburg, Philly, NYC, and Wash. DC Use Google Maps: Directions to help Selinsgrove to Harrisburg Selinsgrove to Philadelphia Selinsgrove to New York City Selinsgrove to Washington D.C. Miles: Time: Miles: Time: Miles: Time: Miles: Time:

How do people: Depend on the environment? Response: Adapt to the environment? Response: Modify the environment? Response:

How do people modify the environment in this region of central PA? Response:

How does geography affect travel and communication in our area? Response: How might geography affect travel and communication in the Middle East, Europe, and East Asia? Response: