Geography Principles: Themes of Geography
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Geographers use five themes to explain and define where people live and why: 1) Location--a specific or relative spot; 2) Place--distinguishes different cultures and broader areas; 3) Relationships within a place--how humans interact with what's around them; 4) Movement--of people from place to place; 5) Regions--identified by cultures and topography.
Media Details
Runtime: 19 minutes 34 seconds
- Topic: Geography, Social Science
- Subtopic: Community Life, Social Issues, World Geography
- Grade/Interest Level: 6 - 12
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- Release Year: 2000
- Producer/Distributor: Clearvue/EAV
- Series: Geography Principles
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Geography Principles: Themes of Geography