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Topic 2 Vocabulary
Places and Regions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| formal region | a region defined by a common characteristic |
| functional region | a central place and the surrounding territory linked to it |
| perceptual region | a region defined through common understanding developed over time |
| spatial interaction | the movement and flow of people, products, and ideas related to human activity |
| site | the characteristics of a place, including its physical setting |
| situation | the geographic position of a place in relation to other places or features of a larger region |
| export | to send a product from one country to another for purposes of trade |
| import | to bring a product into one country from another country |
| interdependence | a condition in which people or groups rely on each other, rather than only relying on themselves |
| globalization | the process by which economic, political, and cultural processes expand to reach across the world |
| landscapes | a portion of Earth's surface that can be viewed at one time from a location |
| perceptions | the way you think about something |
| migrate | to move from one place to another |
| domestic | relating to a home country |
| industrialized countries | a country with an advanced economy and a relatively high level of wealth |
| developing countries | a country with an economy mainly based on agriculture and a relatively low level of wealth |
| function | a purpose |
| per capita GDP | the average value of goods and services produced by one person |