Regions

Regions An area of earth distinguished by one or more unique characteristics Formal regions- homogeneous, everyone shares one or more distinct characteristic Functional Regions – (Nodal Regions) begins at core and moves outward. Vernacular Regions – a place that people believe exists as part of their cultural identity. Geographers refer to culture here

Formal Region

Functional Region/Nodal Washington Post distribution area hearth

Vernacular Region

Culture The body of customary beliefs, material traits, and Physical environments that together constitute the distinct tradition of a group of people. What people care about What people take care of

What people care about Languages Religion Ethnicity

What people take care of MDC LDC

Cultural Ecology How humans interact with their environment Environmental determinism – environment causes social development. Possibilism – limits exist but people have the ability to adjust. Netherlands – modified sensitively Florida – runoffs from cattle grazing, wildlife disruption, and polluted drinking water.