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The term ______ refers to the specific location of something on the surface of the Earth.
The term ______ refers to the specific location of something on the surface of the Earth.
location
Absolute location uses coordinates such as ______ and ______ to specify a place.
Absolute location uses coordinates such as ______ and ______ to specify a place.
latitude, longitude
Relative location is determined based on the area and things around a specific place, for example, the Philippines is ______ Japan.
Relative location is determined based on the area and things around a specific place, for example, the Philippines is ______ Japan.
below
The term ______ refers to the physical and cultural characteristics of a specific area.
The term ______ refers to the physical and cultural characteristics of a specific area.
Physical characteristics include elements such as mountains, lakes, and ______.
Physical characteristics include elements such as mountains, lakes, and ______.
Human characteristics include aspects such as ______, religion, and language.
Human characteristics include aspects such as ______, religion, and language.
The interaction of humans and the environment includes examples like agriculture and ______.
The interaction of humans and the environment includes examples like agriculture and ______.
______ refers to the movement of people, products, and ideas from one place to another.
______ refers to the movement of people, products, and ideas from one place to another.
Regions are areas that have similar characteristics, such as the ______ or desert region.
Regions are areas that have similar characteristics, such as the ______ or desert region.
The study of Geography involves analyzing cities, provinces, countries, and ______.
The study of Geography involves analyzing cities, provinces, countries, and ______.
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Geography Overview
- “Geo” means earth, while “Graphien” means to write about or describe the earth.
Location
- Refers to the specific position of something on the earth’s surface.
- Absolute Location: Defines an exact spot using coordinates.
- Example: The Philippines is located between 116°40' and 126°34' East Longitude and 4°40' and 21°10' North Latitude.
- Relative Location: Describes a place based on its surroundings.
- Example: The Philippines is situated south of Japan.
Place
- Involves the physical and cultural characteristics of a specific area.
- Physical Characteristics:
- Name of the place
- Features and conditions
- Natural resources (land and water)
- Climate
- Flora and fauna (plants and animals)
- Human Characteristics:
- Livelihoods
- Religions and beliefs
- Political systems
- Culinary traditions
- Languages
- Transportation and communication methods
Human-Environment Interaction
- Examines how humans affect their surroundings and vice versa.
- Examples include:
- Agriculture
- Urbanization
- Deforestation
- Pollution
Movement
- Pertains to the transfer of people, goods, and ideas from one location to another.
- Examples include:
- Migration
- Trade
- Communication
- Cultural diffusion
Region
- Refers to areas with similar characteristics.
- Studies various entities such as cities, provinces, countries, and continents.
- Examples include:
- Tropics
- Desert regions
- Coastal regions
- Highland areas
Importance of Geography Themes
- Understanding the five themes of geography is crucial for real-life applications.
- Provides context and guides decisions regarding location, attributes of places, human-environment interactions, movement of people and products, and regional diversity.
- Each theme has a direct impact on daily living and societal dynamics.
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