1-7 Regional Analysis

What is the process of dividing space into smaller areal units called?

• Regionalization

• Globalization

• Localization

• Urbanization

Which type of region is defined by a focal point and organized around an activity?

• Cultural Region

• Perceptual Region

• Functional Region

• Formal Region

What is another name for perceptual regions?

• Nodal Regions

• Vernacular Regions

• Homogeneous Regions

• Uniform Regions

Which of the following is an example of a formal region?

• Pizza delivery area

• The Sahara Desert

• The American South

• An airport network

What characteristic is necessary for a functional region?

• Cultural homogeneity

• Flow of a phenomenon

• Political unity

• Static boundaries

Which region is part of North America but culturally influenced by Spain and Portugal?

• Western Europe

• Sub-Saharan Africa

• Central America

• The Russian Federation

What makes identifying regions challenging?

• They are dynamic

• They have clear boundaries

• They are always small

• They are static

Which of the following is NOT a subregion of Asia?

• Southern Africa

• Middle East

• Central Asia

• Southeast Asia

What is a potential problem with regions?

• They are too specific

• They can lead to generalizations

• They are always accurate

• They never overlap

Which of the following is an example of a perceptual region?

• The Sahara Desert

• The Middle East

• Brazil

• The Gold Coast of Africa