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6 Essential Elements of Geography

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6 Essential Elements of Geography

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    1. 6 Essential Elements of Geography

    2. Location The World in Spatial Terms Where is the place in relation to other places? Absolute Location- Precise measurement of lat. and long. Relative Location- the Location in relationship to To other locations

    3. Places and Regions Place- giving a description. What is the place like? How is it different from other places? What characteristics does it have that give it character? Regions- 3 types: Political- imaginary boundaries. Functional- has a specific purpose. Vernacular- a sort of nickname.

    6. Physical Systems What are the physical systems that affect this place? How have these physical systems changed over time?

    7. Human Systems What are the people like that live there? How have the people from this place interacted with people from another place?

    8. Environment and Society How has the environment influenced the people that live there? What impact have the people had on the environment?

    9. Uses of Geography How are global societies interconnected? How does knowledge of geography affect our future?

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