Regional Analysis and Types of Regions unit 1

Flashcards covering regional analysis concepts, including formal, functional, and perceptual (vernacular) regions, and how cardinal directions relate to them.

Region

A geographical area with common characteristics and/or patterns of activity.

Formal Regions

Also known as "uniform regions," these areas share common attributes and are defined by economic, political, social, or environmental characteristics.

Functional Regions

Also known as "nodal regions," these are geographical areas organized around a node or center point.

Perceptual Regions

Also known as "vernacular regions," these are geographic areas linked together due to people's opinions, attitudes, feelings, or beliefs about the region.

Cardinal Directions Region

A region that is based on cardinal directions; it is most likely categorized as a perceptual region.