1. LOCATION - Where is it?

Location tells us WHERE something is on Earth.

• Absolute Location: Exact address or coordinates

• Relative Location: Where something is compared to other places

Example: Fabens, Texas is near El Paso and close to the Mexico border.

2. PLACE - What is it like?

Place describes what makes a location special and unique.

• Physical features: mountains, rivers, weather

• Human features: buildings, culture, language

Example: Fabens has desert landscape, hot summers, and a strong Hispanic culture.

3. HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION - How do people and nature affect each other?

This shows how people change the environment and how the environment affects people.

• People adapt to their environment

• People modify (change) their environment

Example: Farmers in Fabens use irrigation to grow crops in the desert.

4. MOVEMENT - How do people, goods, and ideas travel?

Movement shows how things move from place to place.

• People moving (migration, travel)

• Goods moving (trade, shipping)

• Ideas moving (internet, phone calls)

Example: People cross the border between Fabens and Mexico every day.

5. REGIONS - How are places similar?

Regions are areas that share common characteristics.

• Physical regions: same climate or landforms

• Cultural regions: same language or customs

Example: The Southwest region includes Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona - all have desert climates.