1.7 & Review

Which of the following best defines a "region" in human geography?

• A specific point on Earth's surface

• An area distinguished by one or more distinctive characteristics

• A line that divides two countries

• A type of climate

What is a "formal region"?

• An area organized around a node or focal point

• An area where everyone shares in one or more distinctive characteristics

• An area defined by people's feelings and attitudes

• An area with no clear boundaries

Which of the following is an example of a functional region?

• The Sahara Desert

• The area served by a local newspaper

• The American South

• The Rocky Mountains

A "perceptual region" is best described as:

• An area defined by official government boundaries

• An area defined by a central node

• An area that people believe exists as part of their cultural identity

• An area with uniform physical features

What is a "subregion"?

• A region that is larger than a continent

• A smaller area within a larger region, sharing some characteristics with the larger region

• A region with no human activity

• A region that covers the entire world

Which of the following best describes the boundaries of a formal region?

• They are always based on physical features

• They are defined by a uniform characteristic

• They are always changing

• They are based on people's perceptions

Which term refers to a region that is organized around a central point or node?

• Formal region

• Functional region

• Perceptual region

• Subregion

Which of the following is an example of a perceptual region?

• The area covered by a pizza delivery service

• The Midwest of the United States

• The state of Texas

• The Amazon Rainforest

A subregion is most likely to be:

• Larger than a region

• A smaller division within a larger region

• The same as a perceptual region

• A type of functional region

Which of the following best explains why regions are important in human geography?

• They help geographers organize space into manageable units for study

• They are only used for political purposes

• They are always based on physical features

• They are not used in modern geography