The correct answer is the Rust Belt. A perceptual region is defined by the perceptions and understandings that people have about an area, often based on cultural identity, while the Midwest is often considered a formal region due to political and physical boundaries. The Rust Belt is a region in the American Midwest that is recognized more by cultural and economic characteristics, such as its history of manufacturing and economic decline.
Which of the following is an example of a perceptual region?(1 point)
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the Midwest
the Midwest - no response given
South America
South America - incorrect
the Rust Belt
the Rust Belt - no response given
Spain
Spain - no response given
Incorrect
This is an example of a formal region, defined by both physical and political borders.
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