Which of the following is the best definition of a formal

region? (1 point)
a region defined by how it is perceived by people, either
by those within the region or by outsiders
a contiguous area on Earth’s surface, with either a formal
or loosely defined boundary, characterized by one or more
similarities that make it distinct from other areas
a region with a clear political or physical boundary or set
of shared characteristics
a region defined by a uniting purpose, process, or
function, including educational, economic, or civic
purposes

1 answer

a region with a clear political or physical boundary or set
of shared characteristics