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Region
physical and human
factors such as climate, language,
trade networks
One or more common characteristics that give them a measure of unity and make them distinct from surrounding areas. Geographers organize the world into regions to better understand spatial patterns.
Type of Region Factors used to
define the region Visual Reminder Description
List the factors that are used to define regions.
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FORMAL, FUNCTIONAL AND PERCEPTUAL REGIONS!A look inside these regions !
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WHAT IS A FORMAL REGION?!
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FORMAL REGIONS! Geographers draw formal regions on the basis
of one or more measurable, shared traits that distinguish them from the surrounding area. !
These traits can range from such characteristics of the local population as language, income, or religion to such physical characteristics as elevation or climate. !
Many physical features, such as valleys, are easy to map as formal regions using naturally occurring boundaries. !
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EXAMPLES OF FORMAL REGIONS! States- Texas, Florida, South Carolina, etc! Countries- US, Mexico, Canada, etc! Cities- Austin, Dallas, Houston, etc! The area of town where the wealthiest people live.! The Sahara Desert of Africa.! U.S. city where more than 50% of residents speak
Spanish.!
** All Formal Regions are based on MEASURABLE data!!!
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FORMAL REGION MAP !
http://blog.usa.gov/roller/govgab/resource/images/ntus_map.jpg!
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WHAT IS A FUNCTIONAL REGION?!
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FUNCTIONAL REGIONS! Functional regions are defined by a system of interactions.! Picture a bicycle wheel with a central axel in the middle of
the wheel, which represents the center of all the activity. The spokes of the wheel represent links to outside areas (the tire) through transportation, communication and trade. !
Center of all activity and beginning of interactions!
Transportation, communication and trade reaching outside areas!
Areas receiving the transportation, communication and trade!
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EXAMPLES OF FUNCTIONAL REGIONS! The Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area is a functional
region in that Dallas and Fort Worth share a common airport located between the two cities.!
Statemaster.com!
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EXAMPLES OF FUNCTIONAL REGIONS! The Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area is a functional
region in that Dallas and Fort Worth share a common airport located between the two cities.!
AIRPORT!
Statemaster.com!
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FUNCTIONAL REGION MAP !
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WHAT IS A PERCEPTUAL REGION?!
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PERCEPTUAL REGIONS!
A perceptual region is defined by people’s feelings and attitudes about an area.!
Perceptual regions are more likely than other kinds of regions to change over time.!
They are also frequently based upon stereotypes, as people's definitions of perceptual regions are influenced by travel, media, reading, films, and conversations. !
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WHAT DO YOU THINK OF WHEN I SAY…!
Southern California!
The South!
New York City!
The Middle East!
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http://library.thinkquest.org/08aug/01940/Extreme%20Water%20Sport.htm!
news.boisestate.edu!
lodging.uptake.com!
Tajapi.com!
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WHAT IS THE PERCEPTION OF THIS MAP?!
http://cartophilia.com/blog/uploaded_images/footballstates.gif !
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