The document summarizes the five themes of geography: location, place, region, movement, and human-environment interaction. Location refers to both absolute location using coordinates and relative location in relation to other areas. Place describes distinct locations such as a classroom. Region describes areas that share common characteristics, like cities or countries. Movement is the shifting of people, goods, and ideas between locations using transportation methods. Human-environment interaction concerns how humans impact and are impacted by their surrounding environment through activities like construction.

1. The Landscape of America 5 Themes of Geography

3. PLACE Describes where you are. Example: I am in my history class at H.F. Stevens Middle School

4. REGION Shared characteristics of an AREA Example: Cities, States, Countries, etc..

5. MOVEMENT Refers to the shifting of people, goods, and ideas from one place to another. Example: Email , train, walking, flying, etc.

6. HUMAN- ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION Refers to ways people interact with their environment. Example: Sun tanning, Building a Home or a Dam on a lake