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Perceptual vs. Functional vs. Formal Regions

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The south is an example of which type of region?
a)
Perceptual
b)
nodal
c)
functional
d)
formal
2.
The division of the U.S. into nine regions by the Census Bureau is an example of a:
a)
climatic region.
b)
formal region.
c)
functional region.
d)
vernacular region.
3.

Which type of region does this image of a pizza delivery zone depict?

a)

Functional

b)

Perceptual

c)

Formal

4.

Which type of regions does this map of the Great Appalachian Valley represent?

a)

Functional

b)

Perceptual

c)

Formal

5.

The Midwest is an example of what type of region?

a)

Formal

b)

Perceptual

c)

Physical

d)

Human

6.

Red Sox Nation is the fanbase for the Red Sox. Which type of region is this?

a)

Perceptual

b)

Formal

c)

Physical

d)

Functional

7.

Which type of regions are displayed on this map showing which electric companies service which parts of Central Florida?

a)

Perceptual

b)

Functional

c)

Formal

d)

Human

8.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a Perceptual Region?

a)

No clear boundaries

b)

No factual evidence

c)

Defined by people's attitudes or opinions

d)

The central point houses the function

9.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Formal regions?

a)

Defined formally, often by government or other structures

b)

Often times share physical or human characteristics

c)

Can also be defined by natural features like mountain ranges

d)

Often linked by the flow or movement of something

10.

The state boundaries of Florida are an example of

a)

a perceptual region

b)

a functional region

c)

a formal region

d)

a physical region