Regional Terms Practice

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What is a region in geography?

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A region is an area defined by certain unifying characteristics, which can be physical, cultural, or economic.

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Define 'absolute location'.

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Absolute location refers to the exact position of a place on the Earth's surface, usually expressed in latitude and longitude.

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What is 'relative location'?

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Relative location describes a place's position in relation to other locations, often using landmarks or distances.

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Explain the concept of 'cultural region'.

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A cultural region is an area where people share similar cultural traits, such as language, religion, and customs.

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What are 'physical regions'?

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Physical regions are areas defined by natural features such as mountains, rivers, and climate.

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Define 'political region'.

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A political region is an area defined by governmental boundaries, such as countries, states, or cities.

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What is 'functional region'?

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A functional region is an area organized around a node or focal point, often linked by transportation or communication systems.

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Explain 'toponymy'.

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Toponymy is the study of place names and their origins, meanings, and use.

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What is the significance of 'scale' in geography?

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Scale refers to the relationship between distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground, affecting how we interpret geographic information.

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Define 'cartography'.

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Cartography is the art and science of map-making, involving the representation of geographic information.