The Five Themes of Geography

Location

This illustration shows a globe with the lines of latitude and longitude on

it.

This map of the world shows the lines of latitude and longitude.

In this illustration, directions are given from one location to another, using the locations of things like streets. This could

be considered relative location.

Location refers to where something is. This can be either relative or absolute.

Place

This is a world map showing forests.

This is a world map that shows mountains,

This is a map of India showing major rivers.

Place refers to the physical features of an area.

Region

This map shows the main religion in different regions of the world.

This map shows population density all over the world.

This map shows which states voted for who in the 2004 United States

presidential election.

Region is an area that is united by a similar characteristic like religion or political belief.

Movement

This map shows the movement of Iraqi refugees.

This map shows the movement of immigrants to the United States.

This map shows the migration of monarch butterflies in the US, by season.

Movement refers to the movement of people, animals, or ideas from one place to another.

Human-Environment InterractionHuman-Environment Interaction is the interaction between humans and the environment. This illustration shows a woman tending to the environment.

This map shows air pollution across the globe.

This map shows deforestation.