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Regional Classifications Quick Check
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Which statement best summarizes the difference between formal and functional regions?(1 point)
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A functional region is an area on Earth’s surface defined by relatively unchanging cultural or physical traits, often associated with a formal boundary. A formal region is an area characterized by one or more activities occurring in that area, whose boundary is usually more loosely defined.
A functional region is an area on Earth’s surface defined by relatively unchanging cultural or physical traits, often associated with a formal boundary. A formal region is an area characterized by one or more activities occurring in that area, whose boundary is usually more loosely defined.

A functional region is an area on Earth’s surface with boundaries that are based on an individual’s perceptions, thoughts, and/or knowledge of people and their cultural traits, physical geography, and/or the build environment. A formal region is an area characterized by one or more activities occurring in that area, whose boundary is usually more loosely defined.
A functional region is an area on Earth’s surface with boundaries that are based on an individual’s perceptions, thoughts, and/or knowledge of people and their cultural traits, physical geography, and/or the build environment. A formal region is an area characterized by one or more activities occurring in that area, whose boundary is usually more loosely defined.

A formal region is an area on Earth’s surface with boundaries that are based on an individual’s perceptions, thoughts, and/or knowledge of people and their cultural traits, physical geography, and/or the build environment. A perceptual region is an area characterized by one or more activities occurring in that area, whose boundary is usually more loosely defined.
A formal region is an area on Earth’s surface with boundaries that are based on an individual’s perceptions, thoughts, and/or knowledge of people and their cultural traits, physical geography, and/or the build environment. A perceptual region is an area characterized by one or more activities occurring in that area, whose boundary is usually more loosely defined.

A formal region is an area on Earth’s surface defined by relatively unchanging cultural or physical traits, often associated with a formal boundary. A functional region is an area characterized by one or more activities occurring in that area, whose boundary is usually more loosely defined.
A formal region is an area on Earth’s surface defined by relatively unchanging cultural or physical traits, often associated with a formal boundary. A functional region is an area characterized by one or more activities occurring in that area, whose boundary is usually more loosely defined.
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The correct statement that summarizes the difference between formal and functional regions is:
A formal region is an area on Earth’s surface defined by relatively unchanging cultural or physical traits, often associated with a formal boundary. A functional region is an area characterized by one or more activities occurring in that area, whose boundary is usually more loosely defined.
Linguistic/ethnic regions in Belgium are best characterized as(1 point)
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perceptual regions.
perceptual regions.

functional regions.
functional regions.

suburbs.
suburbs.

formal regions.
formal regions.
The linguistic/ethnic regions in Belgium are best characterized as:
perceptual regions.
Which statement best differentiates between the Rust Belt region and the rest of the United States?(1 point)
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The Rust Belt is a perceptual region that is commonly referred to as such because of its past prominence as an ecoregion.
The Rust Belt is a perceptual region that is commonly referred to as such because of its past prominence as an ecoregion.

The Rust Belt is a functional region characterized by similar historic economic activity, specifically, manufacturing.
The Rust Belt is a functional region characterized by similar historic economic activity, specifically, manufacturing.

The Rust Belt is a formal region surrounded by functional regions.
The Rust Belt is a formal region surrounded by functional regions.

The Rust Belt is a functional region characterized by similar historic economic activity, specifically, agriculture.
The statement that best differentiates between the Rust Belt region and the rest of the United States is:
The Rust Belt is a functional region characterized by similar historic economic activity, specifically, manufacturing.
Studying climatic and bioregions helps us to(1 point)
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study details at a given place.
study details at a given place.

avoid data generalization.
avoid data generalization.

understand a large amount of data representing complex interactions.
understand a large amount of data representing complex interactions.

understand the world’s human geography.
The statement that best describes how studying climatic and bioregions helps us is:
understand a large amount of data representing complex interactions.
Distinguish between the following forces and choose the force that would be most likely to connect two different regions where there are people changing residence locations.(1 point)
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globalization
globalization

migration
migration

nutrient pollution
nutrient pollution

runoff
The force that would be most likely to connect two different regions where there are people changing residence locations is:
migration
When parts of a gas cloud collapse, where does the material first form clumps?(1 point)
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in denser regions with more space between atoms
in denser regions with more space between atoms

in less dense regions with little space between atoms
in less dense regions with little space between atoms

in denser regions with little space between atoms
in denser regions with little space between atoms

in less dense regions with more space between atoms
When parts of a gas cloud collapse, the material first forms clumps in:
in denser regions with little space between atoms.
How do astronomers know about the future collision of Andromeda and the Milky Way?(1 point)
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The Milky Way has changed course to head toward Andromeda.
The Milky Way has changed course to head toward Andromeda.

The two galaxies have collided previously.
The two galaxies have collided previously.

All galaxies will collide at some point.
All galaxies will collide at some point.

Astronomers have observed their movements over time.
Astronomers know about the future collision of Andromeda and the Milky Way because they have observed their movements over time.
Which is a mark of a galaxy formed by collapse?(1 point)
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same age stars
same age stars

a mix of young and old stars
a mix of young and old stars

abundant gas and dust
abundant gas and dust

uniformly young stars
A mark of a galaxy formed by collapse is:
a mix of young and old stars.
​​When considering how human characteristics of a place contribute to its identity, which of these characteristics is most likely to contribute to place identity?(1 point)
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​​common language spoken​
​​common language spoken​

​​people over six feet tall​
​​people over six feet tall​

​​the sports teens play in their neighborhoods​
​​the sports teens play in their neighborhoods​

​​the way a person maintains the inside of their house​
When considering how human characteristics of a place contribute to its identity, the characteristic most likely to contribute to place identity is common language spoken.
​​When considering how physical characteristics of a place contribute to its identity, which of these characteristics is most likely to contribute to place identity?(1 point)
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​​street signs​
​​street signs​

​​use of electronics​
​​use of electronics​

​​vegetables people eat​
​​vegetables people eat​

​​mountains​
When considering how physical characteristics of a place contribute to its identity, the characteristic most likely to contribute to place identity is mountains.
What is the proportion between measurements on the map and of those on the ground called?(1 point)
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distance
distance

ratio
ratio

scale
scale

area
The proportion between measurements on the map and of those on the ground is called scale.
Regional Identity Quick Check
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Use the table to answer the question.

Houston, Texas: 2020 Population
Ethnicity Percent of Population
Hispanic or Latino 44.5
White 24.1
Black 22.8
Asian 6.9
Two or More Races 7.0
The table provides evidence that could be cited to support which of the following statements?

(1 point)
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Asian people living in Houston have a lower median income than the national average.
Asian people living in Houston have a lower median income than the national average.

Hispanics are the single largest ethnic group in Houston.
Hispanics are the single largest ethnic group in Houston.

Houston is rapidly becoming a very diverse city.
Houston is rapidly becoming a very diverse city.

White people make up a majority of the population of Houston.
The table provides evidence that could be cited to support the following statement:

Hispanics are the single largest ethnic group in Houston.
What is cultural diffusion?(1 point)
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an area where most places share similar attributes in comparison with the surrounding areas
an area where most places share similar attributes in comparison with the surrounding areas

the spreading of culture over space to other locations through communication, trade, and migration
the spreading of culture over space to other locations through communication, trade, and migration

the disappearance of a culture over time
the disappearance of a culture over time

the location where new cultural practices originate
the location where new cultural practices originate
Cultural diffusion is the spreading of culture over space to other locations through communication, trade, and migration.