Regions of Geography The three different types of

Regions of Geography

The three different types of regions in World Geography There are basically three different types of regions in World Geography…Formal, Functional, and Perceptual. BUT before we start discussing them- Get out your notebooks and something to write with you need to know this stuff!

Functional Region A “functional region” is a defined as: A central place and the surrounding places affected by it. • The City of Dallas is defined on its own but other places are affected by Dallas, too. • Can you name some of the other places in the “DFW metro region”?

Formal Region “Formal Regions”are defined as areas in which certain characteristics are found throughout that place. • Formal Regions such as countries, states, and cities all share the same laws, government, etc. • Would you know if you stepped in or out DFW? How?

Perceptual Regions are defined by people’s feelings and attitudes • Where is “The Pacific Northwest”? • Is Washington in the“Pacific Northwest”? • Is TEXAS in the Midwest or somewhere else?

Region Quiz Time!! Just checking your understanding of the different types of regions in Geography.

Let’s Test Ourselves Over Regions: When the region on the left pops up, you decide if it is Formal, Functional, or Perceptual • State of Texas • Amazon River basin • Dixie • The Sun Belt • Harris County • Country of Brazil • The ship channel • Aggieland • Formal • Functional • Perceptual

Regions are best defined ● ? = measurable data/borders ● ? =business connections ● ? =stereotype/feelings