Which of the following is the best definition of a formal region?(1 point)

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a region defined by how it is perceived by people, either by those within the region or by outsiders
a region defined by how it is perceived by people, either by those within the region or by outsiders

a region with a clear political or physical boundary or set of shared characteristics
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
a region defined by a uniting purpose, process, or function, including educational, economic, or civic purposes

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

1 answer

The best definition of a formal region is:

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

This definition emphasizes defined boundaries and specific attributes that distinguish it from other regions.