Content Summary G.2: Regionalization

What is the purpose of regions according to geographers?

• To organize space based on the presence or absence of physical or human characteristics

• To create political boundaries

• To divide countries into smaller areas

• To establish economic zones

What physical characteristics may play a role in defining a region?

• climate

• networks of waterways

• land topography

• soil types, and vegatation

Human characteristics such as language, religion, customs and traditions, and political and economic features may be used to define a region.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following is an example of a functional (nodal) region?

• A region defined by a common language

• Territory centralized around Countryside Mall

• The 'Midwest' in the United States

• A region defined by beliefs and perceptions

What does geographic scale allow geographers to study?

• Only local characteristics of regions

• Only global characteristics of regions

• Characteristics ranging from local to global levels

• Only economic characteristics of regions

Which of the following factors can lead to the reevaluation of regional boundaries?

• Climate patterns

• Political support

• Population growth

• All of the above

What may need to be adjusted if climate patterns or land uses change in a region?

• Political boundaries

• Regional boundaries

• Economic policies

• Cultural practices

How can migration into and out of a region affect its characteristics?

• Changes in predominant language

• Changes in prevailing religions

• Changes in types of food

• All of the above

Why do political geographers revise the boundaries and dimensions of political regions?

• Due to changes in political support for parties, issues, and candidates

• Due to changes in economic policies

• Due to changes in technological advancements

• Due to changes in educational systems

Regions NEVER change over time to reflect movement of people as well as shifting cultural, political, technological, and economic realities and relationships.

• TRUE

• FALSE