Regions Practice

The American South. (Warm weather, southern accents, country music and sweet tea.)

• Formal

• Functional

• Perceptual

The Middle East (dry, desert-like area with lots of oil and Arabic culture)

• Formal

• Functional

• Perceptual

Silicon Valley (an area where big tech companies like Apple and Google are. It's known for innovation and technology.)

• Formal

• Functional

• Perceptual

The Wild West (Cowboys, horses, deserts, and old western towns.)

• Formal

• Functional

• Perceptual

New England (an area with old colonial towns, fall leaves, and seafood like clam chowder.)

• Formal

• Functional

• Perceptual

The United States (It has clear borders, one government, and official laws. Everyone inside the country follows the same national rules.)

• Formal

• Functional

• Perceptual

The Sahara Desert (a large desert area in North Africa that has similar physical features—hot, dry climate and lots of sand. The environment is the same throughout the region.)

• Formal

• Functional

• Perceptual

Texas (a state with set borders and one state government. Everyone in Texas follows the same state laws and pays state taxes)

• Formal

• Functional

• Perceptual

The Amazon Rainforest (rainforest spreads across several countries in South America, but the climate and vegetation are very similar throughout. It’s defined by natural features like heavy rainfall and thick jungle.)

• Formal

• Functional

• Perceptual

The European Union (EU) (a group of countries in Europe that work together under shared rules and agreements, like using the euro (in many of the countries) and allowing free travel between them)

• Formal

• Functional

• Perceptual