Types Of Regions & Environmental Processes Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is a formal region?
A
A region with uniform cultural or physical traits
2
Q
What is a functional region?
A
A region organized around a node or focal point (e.g., Chicago metro)
3
Q
What is a vernacular region?
A
A region perceived by inhabitants (e.g., “the South”)
4
Q
How do sun angles and day lengths change in midlatitudes?
A
Summer: longer days and higher sun angle; Winter: shorter days and lower sun angle
5
Q
Compare the heat capacity of land and water
A
Land heats/cools quickly; water heats/cools slowly
