Place

Place Identification Place Names Site Situation What makes a “place” unique can also be used to identify the “location.” Example: The name, site & situation of Nevada can also be used to know where Nevada is located.

Place Names Toponym – The name given to a portion of Earth’s surface. Examples: United States Nevada Reno Aiea, Hawaii. Only city in U.S. completely spelled with vowels.

Site Site – The physical character of place. People must take into consideration site factors when choosing a settlement. Site characteristics Examples: Climate Water sources Topography Soil Vegetation Latitude Elevation

Situation Situation – The location of a place relative to another place. Helps us to understand importance Singapore is important due to the fact it is situated in a major shipping passage in Southeast Asia Directions Ex: “Go over the railroad tracks, turn right at the McDonalds, it’s the third house on the right” How would you describe the situation of Reno?

Region A sense of place

Regions and Cultural Landscape Regions can be defined by attributes of culture such as, Language Religion Economic features such as agriculture and economy Physical features and climate. *When you think of “The South” or “Southern States” what come to mind?

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Regions Larger than a point & smaller than the planet Types Formal region Functional region Vernacular region

Formal Region Formal region – Also known as uniform or homogeneous region; an area in which everyone shares in one or more distinctive characteristics. Examples: Montana American wheat belt Areas characterized as a predominantly “Republican” or “Democratic” state

Functional Region Functional region – Also known as nodal region; an area organized around a node or focal point. Examples: Range of TV station Circulation of newspaper Pizza Delivery route

Vernacular Region Vernacular region – Also known as perceptual region; an area that people believe exists as part of their cultural identity. Examples: American “South” How Americans see the rest of the world How Mr. Lindberg perceives Iowa. Which is why vernacular regions can be dangerous or off base.

Mental Map Without looking at any maps you will draw a map of the Reno area including areas and place of importance to you.

Regionalism A group’s perceived identification with a particular region at any scale. What words might you use to describe your perception of the Middle East?