Regions

Climate

Political Units

Vegetation

Language

The best title for the list above is?

• Factors That Force Migration

• Factors That Promote Trade

• Factors That Identify a Region

• Factors That Define Industrialization

The Middle East is considered a single Cultural Region by most geographers because –

• it has a warm, dry climate.

• it has a fertile river valley.

• it has many deserts and mountain areas.

• its people share a common history.

Based on the map to the right, Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi are separate states that share a region based on

• a mountain range.

• rule by the same colonial power.

• the Mississippi River.

• their role in the War for Independence.

The map to the right shows the U.S. Bible Belt. Why would this region be considered a perceptual region?

• These states have more traditional religious values.

• Everyone in this region attends church regularly.

• These states have a more liberal leaning population.

• Increased immigration in these states have led to diverse political opinions.

The map above shows the Fort-Worth - Dallas Metroplex. What type of region is this an example of?

• perceptual

• formal

• functional

• homogenous

Which is NOT an example of a functional region?

• the circulation area of a newspaper.
• the area of dominance of a local television station.
• the market area of a supermarket.
• the area dominated by a particular crop.

Which of these is a PHYSICAL characteristic?

• language

• desert climate

• farming

• clothing

Which of these is NOT a type of region geographers use?

• Formal
• Functional
• Ecological
• Perceptual

Check every answer choice that matches a cultural trait for a region

• Language

• mountains

• vegetation

• clothing

• food

The state of Texas is considered what kind of region?

• Formal

• Functional

• Perceptual

• Vernacular