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RegionWhat characteristics connect people in larger
places?
How are places similar/different from one another?
REGIONS• How are Regions similar to and different
from other places?
• Formal Regions
• Regions defined by governmental or administrative boundaries (States, Countries, Cities)
• Regions defined by similar characteristics (Corn Belt, Rocky Mountain region, Chinatown).
• Functional Regions
• Regions defined by a function (newspaper service area, cell phone coverage area).
• Vernacular or Perceptual Regions
• Regions defined by peoples perception (middle east, the south, etc.)
Formal Regions
• Regions that have a common cultural or physical feature
• Regions are defined by political boundaries
Cultural Feature: Chinatown; Latin America
Physical Feature: Rocky Mountain States, Corn Belt.
Political Boundaries: Cities, States, School Districts, Countries, Continents
Formal Regions
Formal Regions
Formal Regions
Functional Regions
• Regions connected by a central function: TV Station, Pizza delivery, Transportation Routes…
• Central hub is important!
• Can you think of others?
Vernacular/perceptual Regions
• Regions whose borders/boundaries are determined by people’s beliefs. Not a scientifically measured process.
Vernacular/Perceptual regions