1. REGIONAL CONCEPTS: PHYSICAL REGIONS Francisci WG.3a

2. What is a Region? A region is an area of earth’s surface that shares unifying (the same) physical or cultural characteristics. Regions are used to simplify study and understanding of the world.

3. Types of Regions: Sahara Desert Region:  Area with arid (desert) climate  Located in northern Africa  Getting bigger due to desertification.

4. Types of Regions: Taiga Region:  The areas with large coniferous forests  Located in subarctic climates of Canada (North America) and Siberian Russia (Asia)

5. Types of Regions: Rain Forest Region:  Areas of lush vegetation located in the low latitudes  Found on or near the equator  Most are suffering from deforestation

6. Types of Regions: Great Plains Region:  Area of grasslands found in the central area of North America  Area of great agricultural activity – The Wheat Belt, Dairy Belt  Where tornado alley is found

7. Types of Regions: Low Countries Region:  Regions of the world that are either at sea level (0 feet) or below sea level in elevation  Examples: Bangladesh (South Asia) and Netherlands (Europe)