1. The Field of Geography
Geography: the study of Earth and its people

2. Physical Geography: the study of natural features on the surface of Earth
Things that can be seen (landforms) and felt (weather)

3. Human Geography: study of people as they have spread across Earth
Who lives where? Why? How?
Human-made features like towns, dams & roads

5. Location: Where is it? Why is it there?
Absolute Location
Exact
Latitude/longitude
Paris is at 48⁰ North latitude and 2⁰ East longitude
Street address
TCCHS is located at 4717 Bailey Road
Relative Location
Depends on a point of reference. Near, far, a short drive, etc.
Described by landmarks, time, direction or distance.
A few miles from Pearland Town Center
Across from Turner High School

6. Think about… When might it be important to use absolute location?
Describe a scenario where using relative location would be beneficial.

7. Place: What is it like?
Physical characteristics like landforms, climate bodies of water or vegetation
Human characteristics such as roads, buildings, culture & beliefs

8. Regions: How are places similar or different?
Areas defined by their physical & human characteristics
Geographers divide the world into regions to help them interpret information

9. Formal Regions
Are based on the related characteristics of an area (language, religion, climate)
Many formal regions have natural boundaries
Commonly defined b continental area and similar cultures

10. Functional Regions
Functional regions are based on connections between places; have a “hub” or central area
Ex. A city and its suburbs

11. Perceptual Regions
Are based on people’s feelings and attitudes of an area
Likely to change over time
Can be based on stereotypes and influenced by travel, movies and reading
Ex. Dixie, Aggieland
Tornado Alley

12. The World Dived into 7 Regions, Each with a Population of 1 Billion

13. Human-Environment Interaction: How do people relate to the physical world?
We depend.
We need rivers for transportation.
We adapt.
We wear clothing to protect us from the weather.
We modify.
We use heaters and air conditioners in our homes.

14. What do you think of when I say…
A hot, sunny climate is perfect for ________.
A cold climate with a lot of snow is perfect for ________.
Summer in Texas is the perfect time to ________.

15. Movement: How are people and places linked?
Linear, time & psychological
Movement of People
Cars, trains, planes, animals
Movement of Products
Trucks, trains, planes
Movement of Information/Ideas
Cell phones, computers, TV, radio, newspapers

16. Ask MR. LIP M- Movement R- Region L- Location
HEI- Human Environment Interaction
P- Place

17. Practice
Identify the themes of geography in the following photos:

26. Practice
Are the following regions formal, perceptual, or functional?