July 3, 2019 Regions Mrs. Colsant

Regions Regions Formal region July 3, 2019 Regions Regions Areas of the earth’s surface marked by certain properties. Based on an established criteria: Human (cultural) properties Physical (natural) characteristics All regions have: Area Boundaries Location Formal region Marked by a certain degree of homogeneity in one or more phenomena. Also called a uniform region or homogeneous region.

July 3, 2019 Formal region Marked by a certain degree of homogeneity in one or more phenomena. Also called a uniform region or homogeneous region.

A Regional Framework of the United States July 3, 2019 A Regional Framework of the United States

Discussion Questions What conclusions can be made about this map? July 3, 2019 Discussion Questions What conclusions can be made about this map? What is the Main Idea of the map? How do you know this?

July 3, 2019 Functional region A region marked less by its sameness than its dynamic internal structure. A spatial system focused on a central core. A region formed by a set of places and their functional integration. Also called a “nodal” region.

Ring of Fire Nodal Region July 3, 2019 Ring of Fire Nodal Region

Discussion Questions What conclusions can be made about this map? July 3, 2019 Discussion Questions What conclusions can be made about this map? What is the Main Idea of the map? How do you know this?

July 3, 2019 Vernacular Region A place perceived to exist by their inhabitants, as evidenced by the widespread acceptance and use of a special regional name. Some are based on physical environmental features; others find their basis in economic, political or historical characteristics. Generally lack sharp borders Inhabitants of any given area may claim residence in more than one such region. It grows out of people’s sense of belonging and identification with a particular region.

July 3, 2019 Vernacular Regions

Discussion Questions What conclusions can be made about this map? July 3, 2019 Discussion Questions What conclusions can be made about this map? What is the Main Idea of the map? How do you know this?