1.2 Flashcards
place
specific point on earth distinguished by a particular characteristic
location
the position that something occupies on earth’s surface
toponym
the name given to a place on earth
site
the physical character of a place
situation
the location of a place relative to other places
region
an area of earth defined by one or more characteristics
cultural landscape
a combination of cultural features such as language and religion, economic features such as agriculture and industry, and physical features such as climate and vegetation
formal region
everyone shares in common one or more distinctive characteristics
functional region
organized around a node/focal point
vernacular region
people believe exists as part of their cultural identity
culture
the body of customary beliefs, material traits, and social forms that together constitute the distinct tradition of a group of people
