Question
What would you classify as an example of a functional region? (choose all that apply)
Rio Grande Valley
Texas
a school district
a zip code
The South
Hidalgo County
Rio Grande Valley
Texas
a school district
a zip code
The South
Hidalgo County
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A functional region is characterized by a central place and the surrounding areas that are affected by it, typically through economic or social connections. Based on this definition, the following examples would classify as functional regions:
- **A school district**: This is a functional region as it serves a specific area and encompasses areas that are administratively linked by the education system.
- **A zip code**: This also qualifies as a functional region, as it defines a specific area used for mailing purposes and represents a community with certain social and economic characteristics.
In contrast, the other options do not fit the definition of a functional region as clearly:
- **Rio Grande Valley**: This is more of a geographical or vernacular region rather than a defined functional region.
- **Texas**: This is a political and geographical state rather than a functional region.
- **The South**: This is a cultural and geographical region, but not typically classified as a functional region.
- **Hidalgo County**: This is also a political and geographical region and may not reflect the functional relationships present in smaller units like a school district or zip code.
Therefore, the best answers are **a school district** and **a zip code**.
- **A school district**: This is a functional region as it serves a specific area and encompasses areas that are administratively linked by the education system.
- **A zip code**: This also qualifies as a functional region, as it defines a specific area used for mailing purposes and represents a community with certain social and economic characteristics.
In contrast, the other options do not fit the definition of a functional region as clearly:
- **Rio Grande Valley**: This is more of a geographical or vernacular region rather than a defined functional region.
- **Texas**: This is a political and geographical state rather than a functional region.
- **The South**: This is a cultural and geographical region, but not typically classified as a functional region.
- **Hidalgo County**: This is also a political and geographical region and may not reflect the functional relationships present in smaller units like a school district or zip code.
Therefore, the best answers are **a school district** and **a zip code**.