
Exploring the Five Themes of Geography
6th Grade · Social Studies · 55 min
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Learning Objective
I can define and give examples of the five themes of geography: location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and region.
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The five themes of geography are a framework for geographers to explore and understand our world in a more organized way.
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Location is about where something is, whereas place is about the unique characteristics that give a location its identity.
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Globalization is the process by which people, businesses, and countries around the world become more connected and dependent on each other.


