WG.9B Understanding Geographic Regions Quiz

What is a region in geography?

• A way to divide the world spatially

• A type of weather pattern

• A kind of plant

• A mountain range

Which of the following is a characteristic of a formal region?

• Unified by a physical or human geographic factor

• Defined by personal opinions

• Based on random boundaries

• Created by trade only

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

• Climate zone

• Trade corridor

• “Dixie”

• Business district

What type of region is a “biome” considered?

• Functional region

• Formal region

• Perceptual region

• Vernacular region

Which of the following best describes a functional region?

• Defined by interaction or connectivity

• Based on climate only

• Determined by personal feelings

• Has no boundaries

Which of these is an example of a functional region?

• “Bible belt”

• Metropolis

• Biome

• Culture region

What is a perceptual region based on?

• Objective data

• Physical features only

• People’s perceptions or beliefs

• Political boundaries

Which of the following is NOT a formal region?

• Political entity

• Trade corridor

• Culture region

• Climate zone

Which region type is “Chinatown” an example of?

• Formal region

• Functional region

• Perceptual region

• Climate region

What is the main difference between formal and perceptual regions?

• Formal regions are based on objective factors; perceptual regions are based on people’s perceptions

• Formal regions have no boundaries; perceptual regions do

• Perceptual regions are always larger

• Formal regions are only found in cities