RegionWhat characteristics connect people in larger

places?

How are places similar/different from one another?

REGIONS• How are Regions similar to and different

from other places?

• Formal Regions

• Regions defined by governmental or administrative boundaries (States, Countries, Cities)

• Regions defined by similar characteristics (Corn Belt, Rocky Mountain region, Chinatown).

• Functional Regions

• Regions defined by a function (newspaper service area, cell phone coverage area).

• Vernacular or Perceptual Regions

• Regions defined by peoples perception (middle east, the south, etc.)

Formal Regions

• Regions that have a common cultural or physical feature

• Regions are defined by political boundaries

Cultural Feature: Chinatown; Latin America

Physical Feature: Rocky Mountain States, Corn Belt.

Political Boundaries: Cities, States, School Districts, Countries, Continents

Formal Regions

Formal Regions

Formal Regions

Functional Regions

• Regions connected by a central function: TV Station, Pizza delivery, Transportation Routes…

• Central hub is important!

• Can you think of others?

Vernacular/perceptual Regions

• Regions whose borders/boundaries are determined by people’s beliefs. Not a scientifically measured process.

Vernacular/Perceptual regions