1. Regions

2. 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

3. Formal Region

4. Functional Region/Nodal Washington Post distribution area
hearth

5. Vernacular Region

6. 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

7. What people care about
Languages
Religion
Ethnicity

8. What people take care of
MDC
LDC

9. 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.