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      When we learn about the world, we often use 

the term geography. This word is broken up into 

two parts: GEO-GRAPHY. GEO means "the earth". 

GRAPHY means a descriptive science. So 

geography means describing scientifically the 

earth! When we talk about geography, we don't 

just talk about the rocks, we can look at the 

people and animals living there, what it looks like, 

the temperature, and other important features. 

1) Location - This is the position on earth's surface. There are two parts: 

absolute and relative. Absolute is using the grid system we use to plot locations 

(latitude and longitude) while relative location is used to describe the positions  

of people and places on the earth.

2) Place - Different places are characterized by physical and human 

characteristics.

Examples of physical characteristics are land-forms, bodies of water, climate, 

soil, animal life, and natural plants.

Examples of human characteristics are aspects such as language spoken, 

religions practiced, settlement patterns, ways of transportation, jobs, and more.

3) Human-Environment Interaction - This is a neat one! With human-

environment interactions, you think about the advantages (positives) and 

disadvantages (negatives) of humans living and staying (settling) on this area of 

earth, and the way people have changed the environment of the place.

Three parts: humans ADAPT to, CHANGE, and DEPEND on the environment.

4) Movement - This is how humans interact with each other on the earth, 

including PEOPLE, IDEAS, and GOODS/SERVICES. Think about if you ate a 

cheeseburger in a restaurant; what movement and interactions (or actions by 

people) did it have to go through in order to be on your dinner plate?

5) Regions - Lastly, this is how areas are connected or are unified, either 

physically or culturally.

Cultural regions are grouped by languages, religions, governments, and 

economics.

Physical regions are grouped by land-forms, climate, soil, and plants grown in 

the area (vegetation).

Location

Absolute: 35.7319° N (Latitude), 78.8528° W (Longitude)

Relative: 14.79 Miles – to Raleigh (South West)

Place 

Physical Characteristics: Can be humid and hot during the summer, has a 

man-made Lake,is mostly flat, and has deer, squirrels, birds, bunnies, and 

other woods creatures in the area. Maple and evergreen trees populate the 

area naturally.

Human Characteristics: English is the language, multiple different major 

religions practiced (Christianity, Islam, Judaism), and people often move 

here from the Northern States or a different country. Most people have their 

own car and drive to work in RTP or an area within 30 minutes.

Human-Environment Interaction

Adapt - Built homes that are organized in neighborhoods to fit lots of 

people in the area.

Change - Created lakes, cut down trees, built roads and buildings all over 

the area.

Depend - People depend on it to provide beautiful landscapes to relax in, or 

parks where they can go take a hike.

Movement 

Ideas: Many people learn about ideas from the internet, as it is a very 

connected area to the world. They also use smart phones.

Goods & Services: Lots of restaurants, small businesses, and national 

stores in the area. People have a wide variety of options for purchases.

Regions

Apex is part of Wake County, the Piedmont region of NC, and the South 

of the USA.

Location

Absolute: 34.2233° N (Latitude), 77.9122° W (Longitude)

Relative: 133 Miles – to Raleigh (South West)

Place 

Physical Characteristics: On the actual beach, it gets really hot during the 

Summer since the sand reflects the sun. The Atlantic ocean is next to 

Wilmington. Crabs, fish, seagulls and other ocean creatures inhabit this area.

Human Characteristics: English is the language, multiple different major religions 

practiced (Christianity, Islam, Judaism). People either live here all year, or come 

for just portions of the year to their beach house. Tourist attractions are the 

main businesses, and people might walk or bike around town.

Human-Environment Interaction

Adapt - Built homes that are near the coast, but as the coastline changes, they 

have to move houses further back, or make sure they are elevated above sea 

level in case of a big storm.

Change - Created bridges, docs, depleted fish supplies, and have either helped or 

hurt turtles, crabs, or other creatures living on the beach.

Depend - People depend on the ocean for food, and the area for tourists to come 

so they can make money.

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