Topic 1.7 Regional Analysis Flashcards
1
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Region
A
an area of the world made up of many places that shar unifying characteristics
Boundaries between regions can overlap and be disputed
2
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Formal Region
A
usually has boundaries
- human
- physical
3
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Human
Formal
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the majority of people in the region share a distinctive characteristic
Example: culture, linguistic
4
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Physical
Formal
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based on the flora, fauna, climate, shared landmass, etc.
5
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Functional Region
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the region is known for a specific activity
Example: economic, transportation network
6
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Perceptional/Vernacular
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based on how we “see” a region, can differ from one person to the next
