Download 3 Types of Regions

DLA Review
3 Types of
Regions
• Formal
• Functional
• Perceptual
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1. Formal Region
Based on cold hard facts
A place with similar attributes or characteristics (common human or
physical property) such as:
• political identity (continents, countries, cities)
• climate (deserts, forests, tundra)
• landforms (Alpine system, Kashmir valley)
Tropical Rainforest of the World
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2. Functional Region
Organized around a focal point (node), that include areas that
are linked to them through communication patterns,
transportation routes, or even television broadcasts.
Rio de
Janeiro
Sao Paulo
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3. Perceptual Region
A place defined by popular feelings
and attitudes rather than by objective
data.
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A resident of Katy, TX watches the Houston news on
Fox. This is an example of a
formal region
functional region
perceptual region
The American Midwest is an example of a
Formal Region
Functional Region
Perceptual Region
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To which cultural region do all of these statements most
Likely apply
Most people
speak Spanish
The dominant
religion is
Catholicism
It has a blending of
Spanish and Native
American cultures
A. Canada
B. Latin America
C. United States
D. Europe
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Cultural Regions
North America
Mainly English speaking / Land of immigrants
Democratically elected governments - Republic (US) Canada
(Parliamentary Democracy/Constitutional Monarchy)
Individual regions within share regional accents, favorite foods, fashion
More Developed, Market Economy/Free Enterprise, mainly Service Jobs
and Commercial Agriculture
NAFTA (US, Mexico, Canada)
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Latin America
Mostly Spanish Speaking and Catholic
Less Developed or in Transition
Colonized by Spain, Portugal (Europeans) then Independence
Mercosur-trade
Most Latin Americans - mixture of Native Americans and Europeans
Governments mainly republics
Movement to cities - some poor urban areas
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EUROPE - “Peninsula of Peninsulas”
Ends at the Ural Mts. and
contains part of Russia
European Union (EU) trade
(not war)
Once ruled by absolute kings
but also home to democracy
Much of Europe know for its
art, wine, fashion, castles,
literature, and food
Mainly Christianity with many
languages
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How do “tectonic forces” affect a region?
Divergent
Plate
Boundaries
Convergent
Plate
Boundaries
Transform
Plate
Boundaries
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How does “erosion” affect a region?
WIND
GLACIATION erode mountains
WATER
GRAVITY
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How does “extreme weather” affect a region?
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Ring of Fire
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Because of its location along the "Ring of Fire," Japan is particularly
susceptible to which of the following hazards?
A. earthquakes and volcanoes
B. flooding and droughts
C. monsoons and flooding
D. earthquakes and tornados
The Pacific Islands in the Ring of Fire are affected by all of
the following except
A. volcanoes
C. tsunamis
B. earthquakes
D. tornadoes
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Which of the following is MOST directly responsible for the different seasons on
Earth?
A. rotation
B. revolution
C. solstices
D. tilt
Which of the following statements is true concerning the climates of
the U.S. and Canada?
A. The U.S. has more varied climate zones than Canada.
B. Canada has more varied climate zones than the U.S.
C. Both the U.S. and Canada have tropical wet climate zones.
D. Neither the U.S. or Canada has tropical wet climate zones.
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What does LATITUDE have to do with climate?
90°N
Which letter is colder and has
less seasonal difference?
B
A
Where does climate vary the
most on Earth?
0°W
0°E
What is 0° latitude called?
What is 0° longitude called?
Which latitudes have more
direct sun rays? High or Low
90°S
EARTH’s Grid system
What other factors Affect
Climate?
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Spheres of the Earth
What sphere is associated with Wind Currents?
Ocean Currents?
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Where does the RAIN come from?
HYDROSPHERE - all the water on or near Earth,
including oceans, rivers, lakes, and moisture in the air
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Question Time!
An earthquake takes
place in which sphere?
Hurricanes result from a
combination of forces from
which two spheres?
A. atmosphere
A. atmosphere and hydrosphere
B. lithosphere
B. lithosphere and biosphere
C. biosphere
C. biosphere and hydrosphere
D. hydrosphere
D. hydrosphere and lithosphere
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Topography
The physical features of the Earth’s surface, such
as landforms - What are the 4 types of landforms?
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Weathering - What are the 2 types?
Wearing away of Earth’s surface caused by wind,
water, ice, or chemicals
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World Populations
Why is the population uneven across the globe?
What continent has the most people?
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WHICH continents are increasing
the world population?
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BIRTH RATES!
Who will have to support more
elderly people?
Who is having more babies?
Rapid Growth
Age Group
Population in millions
Slow Growth
Age Group
Population in millions
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MORTALITY RATES!
Who is dying earlier?
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The Amazon River and Rainforest
along with the Andes Mts. in
South America have caused most
cities to be located where?
A. along the rivers
B. in the south
Most less developing countries
have larger population growth than
more developed countries. This is
a result of
A. higher birth rates in developing
countries
B. higher mortality rates in developing
countries
C. along the coasts
D. in the west
C. higher birth rates in developed
countries
D. higher birth rates and mortality
rates in developed countries
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Describe this image using push and pull
factors.
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PULL
PUSH
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People migrate for a variety of
reasons. Which of the following is
NOT a push factor?
A. Hurricanes in your homeland
Which of the following is a
pull factor?
A. better employment
B. political stability
B. drought
C. War
C. higher local taxes
D. natural disaster
D. instability
E. Genocide in Germany
E. factory closures
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SPATIAL DIFFUSION:
How do ideas, products, technology,
and culture spread?
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Example
Chocolate originates in
Latin America
Columbian Exchange!
The Columbian Exchange
Columbus travels from
Europe to the Americas
between Old World and
New World encouraged
economic growth as it
Dutch chocolate process
makes chocolate the most
popular treat in Europe
and America
transferred new ideas and
products.
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What are some results of cultures changing?
“CULTURAL” DIFFUSION--
CONVERGENCE vs. DIVERGENCE
CONVERGENCE: Cultures becoming more similar to each other
Saudi Arabia and China
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“CULTURAL” DIFFUSION
CONVERGENCE vs. DIVERGENCE
DIVERGENCE: Cultures becoming more dissimilar
Rural China vs. Urban China
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Standard of Living
The degree of wealth and material comfort available to a
person or community.
Who has the higher standard of living?
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Human Development Index (HDI) - a composite statistic used to
measure a country’s standard of living Education/Literacy, Health, Income,
Life Expectancy, IMF, GDP per capita
Sustainable Development - development that meets the needs of the
present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet
their own needs.
solar/wind energy, crop rotation, use less water in homes,
tree farms, fish farms
What are the below examples called?
What are the climates?
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Which form of government is best characterized by one - party
rule, censorship, and the use of terror to maintain power?
A. Feudal
C. Republic
B. Democracy
D. Totalitarian
Which of these actions supports a cottage industry?
A. Buying earrings at a local arts fair
B. Buying organic milk at the grocery store
C. Buying sneakers from a retail chain store
D. Planting a personal garden at home
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