1. 5 Themes of Geography M R. H E L P

2. M =
Movement
How people, goods, and ideas move from one place to another.

3. R = Region What is a region? 3 Types of Regions: Formal Region:
A region is a group of places with at least one common characteristic.
3 Types of Regions:
Formal Region:
A region that has a distinct border.
Ex: A country or a state.
Functional Region:
A region that has boundaries that are based on a similar characteristic; or multiple regions that share the same characteristic.
Ex: Dallas/Ft. Worth
Perceptual Region:
a region that is divided by the state of mind of its people.
Ex: parts of a country, multiple countries in an area

4. Dallas/Ft. Worth Middle East Texas U.S. South United States
Functional
Middle East
Perceptual
Texas
Formal
U.S. South
United States
Tomball ISD
Illinois Congressional District
Functional
Texas Gulf Coast
Perceptual
France
Formal
Caribbean
Harris County Precincts
Japan

5. HE = Human-Environment Interaction HEI for short! How people
DEPEND ON;
change or modify;
ADAPT TO
their environment.

6. L = Location Where things are at Two types of Location
Absolute Location
The position of an area on the globe
It can also be an address
Example – 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C
Relative Location
The location of an area in comparison to places around it.

7. P = Place How a location can be described How a location is unique
landscape
physical features
environment
culture/human imprint
How a location is unique
landmarks
culture