1. What is a Region? A region is an area with one or more common features that make it different from surrounding areas.

5. 2. How are regions defined
2. How are regions defined? They are defined by their physical & human characteristics

8. 3. What are the types of regions. a
3. What are the types of regions? a. Formal: same as a uniform region—has some characteristic that is measurable in common

11. Functional: defined by a set of activities or interactions Ex NYC Subway, A&M Shuttle, newspaper distribution

14. c. Perceptual: regions that reflect human attitude or feelings Also called vernacular regions.