Geography themes The five themes of geography are a framework used to study and understand the world around us. They are: e Location: The position of a place on the Earth's surface. Location can be absolute (using coordinates such as latitude and longitude) or relative (using landmarks or other places to describe the position). e Place: The physical and human characteristics that make a location unique. This includes the natural features, such as landforms and climate, as well as the human features, such as language, religion, and culture.e Human-Environment Interaction: The way people interact with their environment. This includes how humans modify the environment, how the environment affects human behavior, and how people adapt to their environment. e Movement: The mobility of people, goods, and ideas across the Earth's surface. This includes migration, trade, communication, and transportation. e Region: An area that is defined by its common characteristics. Regions can be defined by physical, cultural, political, or economic characteristics, and can be formal (defined by borders) or functional (defined by connections and interactions).