Which of the following is an example of a functional region?

Question

A.The Sahara Desert, defined by a lack of precipitation and specific landforms.
B.A metropolitan area such as the city of New York and its surrounding suburbs, where residents rely on the city's infrastructure for transportation and employment.
C.The area surrounding the Mississippi River, where water management systems serve multiple states.
D.The region of the American South, which is commonly associated with a particular cultural and historical identity.

Answer 1

B. A metropolitan area such as the city of New York and its surrounding suburbs, where residents rely on the city's infrastructure for transportation and employment.

This is an example of a functional region because it is defined by a specific function or service, namely the transportation and employment networks that connect the city to its suburbs.