Why is Each Point on Earth Unique? Ch.1 Key Issue 2 Why is Each Point on Earth Unique?

What is the difference between a place and a region?

Absolute location v. Relative location Relative location is another word for…? Frankfort: 38˚12’N, 84˚28’W Lexington: 37˚59’N, 84˚28’W

REGION defined: A region constitutes an area that shares similar characteristics – de Blij Term “region” or “area” are some of the most common terms to describe essentially the same thing. Area as used by most is much too general whereas “region” can be specific/defineable. Real estate of size where some characteristic dominates.

Regions are an artificial construct that geographers use to divide the world into sections to be compared or studied (Make manageable) http://www.eoearth.org/article/region

Types of Regions Video

Formal or Uniform Region Can be defined by physical criteria, Governmental, or by cultural traits County, states, cities, etc. are formal regions

Functional or Nodal Region The product of interaction, of movement; not necessarily homogenous, rather the people of the region function together – politically, socially, or economically Will operate around a node The surrounding area of a city A newspaper circulation area

Functional Region Core area – it characterizing features are most clearly defined Periphery – characteristics become less prominent toward the region’s margins

NBC Viewing Areas WXII-Greensboro/Winston-Salem WNCN-Raleigh/Durham       WNCN-Raleigh/Durham WECT-Wilmington WYFF -Asheville WCNC-Charlotte NBC Viewing Areas NBC viewing areas are not accurate – I created the map for concept only. Newspaper circulation

Perceptual or Vernacular Primarily in the minds of people – how people think about regions

What are some other commonly perceived vernacular regions? Midwest, PA Dutch Country, Rust belt, Snow Belt, Sun Belt, neighborhood. Snow belt is the northern US, Rust Belt is around Lake Erie

a. functional culture region b. formal culture region Nodes, or central points where activities are coordinated and directed, are a common characteristic of a a. functional culture region b. formal culture region c. vernacular culture region d. multiple-trait area Clearly defined borders are a common feature of a A 1. A 2. B

3. Newspaper delivery areas are an example of which type of region? a. formal b. functional c. perceptual d. graphical e. vernacular 4. A vernacular culture region is often considered to be a region a. clearly demarcated on a map b. having strong functional and formal features c. perceived to exist by its inhabitants d. with traditional structural traits e. none of the above 1. B 2. c

Tell the type of region… 5. State of Texas 6. Nile River 7. Dixie 8. Sun Belt 9. Franklin County 10. Sri Lanka 11. Panama Canal 12. Wildcat Territory 13. Middle East

Little Italy Definitions- Baltimore, Md A “Web” definition Web definition may have been correct in the early 1900’s—however, many changes are eroding the edges of these densely developed ethnic areas. In this case---higher end housing in the North of Pratt street, lower end subsidized housing along central avenue, and the Inner Harbor redevelopment to the west and south.

Many examples of Italian nationalism in the total area Many examples of Italian nationalism in the total area. Flag flying from a row house Note the colors

“Little Italy” Definition- Baltimore, Md Sergio’s definition Sergio was a retired barber cutting hair for parisohners in the basement of ST Leo’s Catholic Church. Note how his definition is small compared to the other boundaries that came from a web site. Web definition may have been correct in the early 1900’s—however, many changes are eroding the edges of these densely developed ethnic areas. In this case---higher end housing in the North of Pratt street, lower end subsidized housing along central avenue, and the Inner Harbor redevelopment to the west and south.

Sergio’s “Little Italy” Important in the small area defined by Sergio. Eating/drinking places and

“Little Italy” Definitions--Baltimore, Md A “Web” definition Sergio’s definition Web definition may have been correct in the early 1900’s—however, many changes are eroding the edges of these densely developed ethnic areas. In this case---higher end housing in the North of Pratt street, lower end subsidized housing along central avenue, and the Inner Harbor redevelopment to the west and south.

FRQ Practice – No Notes Define & Give an example of Functional Region Vernacular Region Formal Region

Kuby Activity http://bcs.wiley.com/he-bcs/Books?action=resource&bcsId=5266&itemId=0470484799&resourceId=20033&chapterId=53467