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5 Themes of Geo. Reg
5 Themes of Geography- Regions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Functional Region | Areas that are linked together to function as a unit |
| Perceptual Region | Areas based on human thoughts and feelings; often identified by a nickname |
| Formal Region | An area with one or more common characteristics that separate it from another |
| Physical Characteristics | Description of visual and useful objects like mountains, rivers, plants and topography |
| Human Chracteristics | Human-designed cultural features, from land use and architecture to forms of livelihood and religion |
| Boundaries | A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line |
| Unifying | Make or become united,uniform, or whole |