Types of Regions.

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Types of Regions

Regions Regions Areas that have more common characteristics than differences. Helps us compare one part of the world with another part

Types of Regions Physical Based on the natural features of the earth such as continents, seas, landforms and climates. Examples – Sahara Desert region or the rainforest region

Types of Regions Political Based on the nations of the world and their sub regions such as states and cities. Examples – NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) or NAFTA (North American Free Trade Association)

Types of Regions Economic Defined by activities such as agriculture and other industries. Examples – Oil or Corn Belt

Types of Regions Cultural Classifying areas by language or religion Examples- Middle East and “The West”

Region Review What is a region? Name the four different regions and explain what they are. Physical Political Economic Cultural

What type of region is this a map of? Now let’s review… What type of region is this a map of?

Regions Parts of the Southern United States are known as the Bible Belt. Cultural

Regions Great Britain, France and the Soviet Union were among the Allied Powers during World War II. Political

Algeria, Libya, and Mali are all part of the Sahara Desert. Physical Regions Algeria, Libya, and Mali are all part of the Sahara Desert. Physical

Oil is an abundant natural resource in Northern Africa. Economic Regions Oil is an abundant natural resource in Northern Africa. Economic