What is the correct order of terms to match the following definitions?
an area on Earth’s surface defined by relatively unchanging cultural or physical traits, often associated with a formal boundary
an area on Earth’s surface defined by one or more linkages and activities occurring in that area
an area on Earth’s surface with boundaries that are based on an individual’s perception, thoughts, and/or knowledge of people and their cultural traits, physical geography, and/or the built environment
(1 point)
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formal region
perceptual region
functional region
formal region perceptual region functional region
functional region
formal region
perceptual region
functional region formal region perceptual region
perceptual region
functional region
formal region
perceptual region functional region formal region
formal region
functional region
perceptual region
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functional region, formal region, perceptual region
The Corn Belt is a(1 point)
Responses
formal region.
formal region.
county.
county.
functional region.
functional region.
perceptual region.
Responses
formal region.
formal region.
county.
county.
functional region.
functional region.
perceptual region.
functional region.
Which of the following statements is true of a region?(1 point)
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A region connects a geographic area with one or more similarities.
A region connects a geographic area with one or more similarities.
A region is not related to the term watershed, as a unit of study.
A region is not related to the term watershed, as a unit of study.
A region connects a geographic area with both a human and physical characteristic in common.
A region connects a geographic area with both a human and physical characteristic in common.
A region has been found to be inadequate as a unit of study for studying planet Earth.
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A region connects a geographic area with one or more similarities.
A region connects a geographic area with one or more similarities.
A region is not related to the term watershed, as a unit of study.
A region is not related to the term watershed, as a unit of study.
A region connects a geographic area with both a human and physical characteristic in common.
A region connects a geographic area with both a human and physical characteristic in common.
A region has been found to be inadequate as a unit of study for studying planet Earth.
A region connects a geographic area with both a human and physical characteristic in common.
Which statement best compares the United States and Mexico?(1 point)
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There are more English speakers in Mexico than there are Spanish speakers in the United States.
There are more English speakers in Mexico than there are Spanish speakers in the United States.
The United States is a major supplier of crude oil to Mexico while Mexico is a major supplier of refined oil products to the United States.
The United States is a major supplier of crude oil to Mexico while Mexico is a major supplier of refined oil products to the United States.
The United States and Mexico often work cooperatively on issues related to migration, drug control, and the environment.
The United States and Mexico often work cooperatively on issues related to migration, drug control, and the environment.
The United States and Mexico rarely work cooperatively.
The United States and Mexico rarely work cooperatively.
Responses
There are more English speakers in Mexico than there are Spanish speakers in the United States.
There are more English speakers in Mexico than there are Spanish speakers in the United States.
The United States is a major supplier of crude oil to Mexico while Mexico is a major supplier of refined oil products to the United States.
The United States is a major supplier of crude oil to Mexico while Mexico is a major supplier of refined oil products to the United States.
The United States and Mexico often work cooperatively on issues related to migration, drug control, and the environment.
The United States and Mexico often work cooperatively on issues related to migration, drug control, and the environment.
The United States and Mexico rarely work cooperatively.
The United States and Mexico rarely work cooperatively.
The United States and Mexico often work cooperatively on issues related to migration, drug control, and the environment.
Which type of plate boundary created the Red Sea?(1 point)
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transform plate boundary
transform plate boundary
convergent plate boundary
convergent plate boundary
geothermal plate boundary
geothermal plate boundary
divergent plate boundary
Responses
transform plate boundary
transform plate boundary
convergent plate boundary
convergent plate boundary
geothermal plate boundary
geothermal plate boundary
divergent plate boundary
divergent plate boundary
The Ring of Fire region is most likely to experience(1 point)
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hailstorms.
hailstorms.
topography.
topography.
tectonic plates that meet, then both rise.
tectonic plates that meet, then both rise.
volcanic eruptions.
volcanic eruptions.
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hailstorms.
hailstorms.
topography.
topography.
tectonic plates that meet, then both rise.
tectonic plates that meet, then both rise.
volcanic eruptions.
volcanic eruptions.
volcanic eruptions.
Which statement best describes how Hurricane Katrina changed the geography of the New Orleans, Louisiana, region?(1 point)
Responses
Wetlands in the New Orleans, Louisiana, region remained intact and expanded as a result of Hurricane Katrina.
Wetlands in the New Orleans, Louisiana, region remained intact and expanded as a result of Hurricane Katrina.
The population of the New Orleans, Louisiana, region continues to rise but its racial, ethnic, and age makeup is different after the effects of Hurricane Katrina.
The population of the New Orleans, Louisiana, region continues to rise but its racial, ethnic, and age makeup is different after the effects of Hurricane Katrina.
Hurricane Katrina did not result in many people experiencing disaster displacement in the New Orleans, Louisiana, region.
Hurricane Katrina did not result in many people experiencing disaster displacement in the New Orleans, Louisiana, region.
Hurricane Katrina stopped the spread of invasive species.
Hurricane Katrina stopped the spread of invasive species.
Responses
Wetlands in the New Orleans, Louisiana, region remained intact and expanded as a result of Hurricane Katrina.
Wetlands in the New Orleans, Louisiana, region remained intact and expanded as a result of Hurricane Katrina.
The population of the New Orleans, Louisiana, region continues to rise but its racial, ethnic, and age makeup is different after the effects of Hurricane Katrina.
The population of the New Orleans, Louisiana, region continues to rise but its racial, ethnic, and age makeup is different after the effects of Hurricane Katrina.
Hurricane Katrina did not result in many people experiencing disaster displacement in the New Orleans, Louisiana, region.
Hurricane Katrina did not result in many people experiencing disaster displacement in the New Orleans, Louisiana, region.
Hurricane Katrina stopped the spread of invasive species.
Hurricane Katrina stopped the spread of invasive species.
The population of the New Orleans, Louisiana, region continues to rise but its racial, ethnic, and age makeup is different after the effects of Hurricane Katrina.