Types of Regions (Formal, Functional, Perceptual)

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The division of the U.S. into nine regions by the Census Bureau is an example of a:

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formal region.

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Which type of region does this image of a pizza delivery zone depict?

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Functional

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The Midwest is an example of what type of region?

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Perceptual

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Red Sox Nation is the fanbase for the Red Sox. Which type of region is this?

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Perceptual

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The state boundaries of Florida are an example of

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a formal region

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The New York Metropolis is a _____________ region.

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functional (connected by transportation, communication, or trade)

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The Bible Belt is a _____________ region.

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perceptual (how people see it)

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A Wifi Hotspot is a _____________ region.

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functional (connected by transportation, communication, or trade)

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A formal region is:

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an area that possesses one or more unifying cultural or physical traits.

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Which of these is NOT a type of region geographers use? Formal, Functional, Ecological, Perceptual

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Ecological