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Six Elements of Geography - Coggle Diagram
Six Elements of Geography
The World in Spatial Terms
Definition: How we describe locations.
Absolute Location – Exact spot (latitude & longitude).
Relative Location – Position compared to something else (e.g., "The school is next to the park").
Physical Systems
Definition: Natural processes shaping Earth.
Weather Events: Hurricanes, erosion, tornadoes.
Flora & Fauna: Plants and animals interacting (e.g., bees pollinating flowers).
Places and Regions
Definition: Physical and human characteristics of areas.
Physical Traits: Landforms (mountains, rivers), climate (desert, tropical).
Human Traits: Bridges, cities, farms.
Regions: Areas with shared features (e.g., "The Amazon Rainforest").
Human Systems
Definition: How people move, live, and interact.
Movement: Trade, migration (e.g., moving to a new country).
Culture: Languages, traditions.
Settlement: Building cities, roads.
Environment and Society
Definition: How humans and nature affect each other.
Depend: Need air, water, food.
Adapt: Wear warm clothes in cold climates.
Modify: Building dams, cutting forests.
The Uses of Geography
Past: Studying ancient civilizations.
Definition: Why geography matters.
Present: Solving pollution issues.
Future: Planning sustainable cities.