Geography Resources
Five Themes of Geography
by: Patty Charlesworth
http://academic.emporia.edu/abersusa/gis/charlesworth
Region - What makes a place unique?
This is the basic unit of study in geography. It is an area that is defined by physical, human, or cultural unifying characteristics. Regions can be mapped and analyzed.
Physical Regions - physical characteristics
Grasslands
Deserts
Rain forests
Mountains
Elevation
Climate
Topography
Rainforest.
Image taken from
The NYSTROM World Atlas.
(2006). Chicago: Herrff Jones Education.
Human
Government
Leaders
Language
Population
Migration
Ethnic Groups
Religion
Transportation
Cultural
Art
Family life
Holidays
Music
Sports
Employment
Education
Tourism
Resources
| Portals to the World | In depth information about countries around the world |
| Bailey's EcoRegions | Maps showing common climate and vegetation characteristics |
| U.S. government profiles of countries around the world | |
| Elevations & Distances | Elevations of features and distances between points in the U. S. |
Web page created: April 20, 2007
Last modified: May 6, 2007
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