Types of Region

Today we talked about the three types of regions geographers identify. Formal region (uniform region or homogeneous region)- An area in which everyone shares in common one or more distinctive characteristics. For example, speaking a common language. Functional Region (nodal region)- An area organized around a node or focal point. For example, circulation of a newspaper in an area. Lastly Vernacular Region (perpetual region)- An area that people believe exists as part of their cultural identity. For example the Gold Coast in Florida. We also had a pop quiz which I did alright on. Nothing really special happened that day other than the bad memory of me teaching that stuck around like a bad hangover.