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5 Themes of Geography Many of the graphics are from http://pics.tech4learning.com/

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Location Place Human-Environment-Interaction (HEI) Movement Regions

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Types of Location: Absolute & Relative

Absolute Location : 

Absolute Location Explains the exact site such as an address or latitude & longitude coordinates 7377 Noble Avenue North Brooklyn Park, MN 55443

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Relative Location Refers to where something is in relation to something else; such as: next to … on corner of… or by…

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Place A combination of physical and cultural features that make an area unique

Physical Features : 

Physical Features Natural; Landforms, vegetation (plants), climate

Cultural Features : 

Cultural Features Human-made or created; Facts about the population Type of government or economy

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Human-Environment- Interaction How humans change their environment and how the environment affects the behavior of humans

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How have humans changed this area or responded to nature?

HEI: Why do people change their surroundings? To improve their quality of life. Examples are: : 

HEI: Why do people change their surroundings? To improve their quality of life. Examples are: Modern Healthcare Convenience appliances & machines Heating & Cooling Systems

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What are some consequences of some human actions (decisions) about changing their surroundings? Pollution & smog

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Movement The flow of people, goods, and ideas between areas.

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Immigration Communication systems Trade Email Movement

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Region An area that shares some common features such as:

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Physical Region: Great Plains or Rocky Mountains (Landform)

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Cultural Regions: Language

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Political Regions: National government/country

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Economic Regions: Minnesota Products Creason, John P. , Vincent F. Garry and Schreinemachers, Dina M. Cancer Mortality in Agricultural Regions of Minnesota 14 Sep 2006. <http://www.ehponline.org/members/1999/107p205-211schreinemachers/shreinemachersfig1B.JPG>