REGION defined:

A region constitutes an area that shares similar characteristics – de Blij

Regions are an artificial construct that geographers use to divide the world into sections to be compared or studied.

http://www.eoearth.org/article/region

Formal or Uniform Region Can be defined by physical criteria,

Governmental, or by cultural traits

Functional or Nodal Region

The product of interaction, of movement; not necessarily homogenous, rather the people of the region function together – politically, socially, or economically

Will operate around a node The surrounding area of a city A newspaper circulation area

Functional Region

Core area – it characterizing features are most clearly defined

Periphery – characteristics become less prominent toward the region’s margins

     

Newspaper circulation

WYFF -Asheville

WCNC-Charlotte

WXII-Greensboro/Winston-Salem

WNCN-Raleigh/Durham

WECT-Wilmington

NBC Viewing Areas

Perceptual or Vernacular

Primarily in the minds of people – how people think about regions

Kuby Activity

http://bcs.wiley.com/he-bcs/Books?action=resource&bcsId=5266&itemId=0470484799&resourceId=20033&chapterId=53467

What are some other commonly perceived vernacular regions?

Midwest, PA Dutch Country, Rust belt, Snow Belt, Sun Belt, neighborhood.

1. Nodes, or central points where activities are coordinated and directed, are a common characteristic of a

a. functional culture region b. formal culture region c. vernacular culture region d. multiple-trait area2. Clearly defined borders are a common

feature of a a. functional culture region b. formal culture region c. vernacular culture region d. multiple-trait area

1. Newspaper delivery areas are an example of which type of region?

a. formal b. functional c. perceptual d. graphical e. vernacular2. A vernacular culture region is often considered to

be a region a. clearly demarcated on a map b. having strong functional and formal features c. perceived to exist by its inhabitants d. with traditional structural traits e. none of the above

Little Italy Definitions- Baltimore, Md

A “Web” definition

“Little Italy” Definition- Baltimore, Md

Sergio’s definition

Sergio’s “Little Italy”

“Little Italy” Definitions--Baltimore, Md

A “Web” definition

Sergio’s definition

FRQ Practice – No Notes

Define & Give an example of Functional Region Vernacular Region Formal Region