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Regions
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An area distinguished by a unique combination of trends or features. Man-made (grouping of similar places together)
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Formal Region
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- 1 or more traits in common
- Homogeneous
- Can be cultural or physical
- Must have boundaries
- Language, religion, agriculture
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Functional Region
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-Area organized to function politically, socially, or economically as 1 unit — centered around a node
Ex. Cities, urban areas, church congregations, newspapers
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Perpetual/Vernacular Region
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-Perceived to exist by its inhabitants & has widespread acceptance - often uses special regional name
Ex. Dixie, street gang turd, south, Middle East before & after
AP Human Geography
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