REGION defined: A region constitutes an area that shares similar characteristics – de Blij

 Regions are an artificial construct that geographers use to divide the world into sections to be compared or studied.

Formal or Uniform Region Can be defined by physical criteria, Governmental, or by cultural traits

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

Newspaper circulation WYFF - Asheville WCNC- Charlotte WXII-Greensboro/Winston- Salem WNCN- Raleigh/Durham WECT- Wilmington NBC Viewing Areas

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

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What are some other commonly perceived vernacular regions?  Midwest,  PA Dutch Country,  Rust belt,  Snow Belt,  Sun Belt,  neighborhood.

1.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 2.Clearly defined borders are a common feature of a  a. functional culture region  b. formal culture region  c. vernacular culture region  d. multiple-trait area

1. Newspaper delivery areas are an example of which type of region?  a. formalb. functional  c. perceptuald. graphical  e. vernacular 2. 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

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