Theme 2 - Regions The world is divided into different regions based upon similarities & differences. Climate Location Beliefs Languages Ethnicity/Race

Formal Region Determined by government or administrative boundaries Cities States Countries Defined by similar characteristics Great Plains Rocky Mountain Region Tropics (countries located near equator)

Functional Region Serves a purpose that affects places around it. Distributes goods/people Serves specific purpose Cell phones Newspapers

Perceptual Region Groups of areas that provoke a certain stereotype or feeling. Examples: The South The Middle East Chinatown

Regions Examples 1. State of Nebraska Formal 2. Amazon River Basin Functional 3. Dixie Perceptual 4. The Sun Belt Perceptual 5. Dallas County Formal 6. Country of Brazil Formal 7. The I-35 Corridor Functional 8. Aggie Nation Perceptual