Location
The globe is an example of exact location because it shows the exact longitude and latitude coordinates of a specific place in the ocean. This is an example of absolute location.
This map is an example of relative location because it shows how close things are to one another.
Location is a way to say where you are or where something is, it can be absolute (the exact spot) or relative (the general area). It is valuable to know about location; at some point you will need to ask where something is or tell someone where something is using location. Knowing about location is a practical skill to have- you could use it to find somewhere on a map.
Place
This picture is an example of place because it shows the common characteristics of New York City.
This picture is an example of place because it shows the characteristics of what Egypt is known throughout the world for.
Place is what sets one location apart from another. Understanding place is valuable because you need to know what the differences between towns, cities, or countries. Knowing about place is practical skill to have- you could use it to describe where you are.
Movement
This picture is an example of movement because it shows products being exported to another country.
This picture is an example of movement because it shows people travelling.
Movement is goods, ideas, and people going around the world. People interact, communicate, travel, and depend on each other for certain things. It is valuable to understand movement because you need to know we depend on other people, not just ourselves. Knowing about movement is a practical skill to have- you need to know what your options for travelling are and need to communicate with other people about it (ex. buying a plane or bus ticket).
Human-Environment Interaction
This picture is an example of human-environment interaction because it shows how humans adapted so they could live in the jungle.
This picture is an example of human-environment interaction because it shows how people adapted so they could live comfortably on the tundra.
Human-environment interaction is the relationship between a person and a place and how people adapt to the environment that they live in. It is valuable to understand human-environment interaction because it takes place everywhere. Knowing about human-environment interaction is a valuable skill to have- you have to be able to adapt to your surroundings and climate.
Regions
This picture is an example of region because it shows the different parts of the world.
This picture is an example of region because the group of states that is referred to at the Midwest.
Regions divide places into different sections, which make studying the area more organized. It is valuable to understand region because you need to know that boundaries go farther than states and cities- a region could divide a town in half. Having knowledge about the world's regions is a practical skill to have- when somebody says the South or the Midwest, it is good to know what they are talking about.