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Ch.1 Key Issue 2 Why is Each Point on Earth Unique? What is the difference between a place and a region? Absolute location v. Relative location Relative location is another word for…? Frankfort: 38˚12’N, 84˚28’W Lexington: 37˚59’N, 84˚28’W REGION defined: A region constitutes an area that shares similar characteristics – de Blij Regions are an artificial construct that geographers use to divide the world into sections to be compared or studied (Make manageable) http://www.eoearth.org/article/region Types of Regions Video Formal or Uniform Region Can be defined by physical criteria, Governmental, or by cultural traits Functional or Nodal Region The product of interaction, of movement; not necessarily homogenous, rather the people of the region function together – politically, socially, or economically Will operate around a node The surrounding area of a city A newspaper circulation area Functional Region Core area – it characterizing features are most clearly defined Periphery – characteristics become less prominent toward the region’s margins WXII-Greensboro/WinstonSalem WNCNRaleigh/Durham WECTWilmington WYFF Asheville WCNCCharlotte NBC Viewing Areas Newspaper circulation Perceptual or Vernacular Primarily in the minds of people – how people think about regions What are some other commonly perceived vernacular regions? Midwest, PA Dutch Country, Rust belt, Snow Belt, Sun Belt, neighborhood. 1. Nodes, or central points where activities are coordinated and directed, are a common characteristic of a a. functional culture region b. formal culture region c. vernacular culture region d. multiple-trait area 2. Clearly defined borders are a common feature of a a. functional culture region b. formal culture region c. vernacular culture region d. multiple-trait area 3. Newspaper delivery areas are an example of which type of region? a. formal b. functional c. perceptual d. graphical e. vernacular 4. A vernacular culture region is often considered to be a region a. clearly demarcated on a map b. having strong functional and formal features c. perceived to exist by its inhabitants d. with traditional structural traits e. none of the above Tell the type of region… 5. State of Texas 6. Nile River 7. Dixie 8. Sun Belt 9. Franklin County 10. Sri Lanka 11. Panama Canal 12. Wildcat Territory 13. Middle East Little Italy Definitions- Baltimore, Md A “Web” definition “Little Italy” Definition- Baltimore, Md Sergio’s definition Sergio’s “Little Italy” “Little Italy” Definitions--Baltimore, Md A “Web” definition Sergio’s definition FRQ Practice – No Notes Define & Give an example of Functional Region Vernacular Region Formal Region Kuby Activity http://bcs.wiley.com/hebcs/Books?action=resource&bcsId=5 266&itemId=0470484799&resourceId =20033&chapterId=53467