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Region Stuck Stack
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Functional Region | a region that retains specific characteristics within a given geographical area |
| Perceptual Region | an area or location which people believe exists as a section of their cultural identity. These regions materialise from people's unofficial sense of place rather than scientific models, which are developed through geographic thought |
| Formal Region | regions that are places with similar features |
| Physical Characteristics | are features of a substance or object that are primarily visually perceptible and generally measurable (hardness, color, shape) |
| Human Characteristics | characteristics of a place that are related to people; these might include buildings or parks |
| Boundraries | something that indicates bounds or limits; a limiting or bounding line |
| Unifying | to make or become a single unit; unite |