1.2 Flashcards
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Region
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an area of Earth’s surface with certain characteristics that make it distinct yet cohesive from other areas
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Formal Region
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an area that has one or more shared traits; also called a uniform region
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Functional Region
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an area organized by its function around a focal point, or the center of an interest or activity
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Node
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the focal point of a functional region
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suburbs
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less densely populated residential and commercial areas surrounding a city
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perceptual region
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a type of region that reflects people’s feelings and attitudes about a place; also called a vernacular region
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vernacular region
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a type of region that reflects people’s feelings and attitudes about a place; also called a perceptual region
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