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A person's _____ can be shaped by the place where they live through food, language, and traditions.
identity
Being the only one of its kind; special and different from others.
Unique
A line that marks the edge or limit of a region.
Boundary
An area defined by how people think or feel about it.
Perceptual Region
An area linked by a specific purpose, like a school district.
Functional Region
Trading goods is one way places and regions _________________ with each other.
connect, hide, compete, block
connect
Two places far apart can be linked by _____ and trave
trade
How someone sees or understands something based on their own experiences
Perspective
The special things that make you who you are, like your interests and family.
Identity
Customs or beliefs passed down through generations in a family or group.
Traditions
People use different ________________ to define regions, like their own experiences, culture, or background.
perspectives, shoes, animals, books
perspectives,
The Rocky Mountains are an example of a _______________ region.
physical, cultural, economic, political
physical
If you live in the countryside, you might see:
a) Tall city buildings
b) Open fields and animals
c) Subway trains
d) Busy traffic lights
Open fields and animals
. What is a connection between places?
a) A shared language
b) A way places link together, like by roads or phone calls
c) A type of weather
A way places link together, like by roads or phone calls
Why is it important for regions to stay connected?
a) So they can help each other and solve problems
b) So they never have to talk to each other
c) So they can be lonely
d) So no one learns anything new
So they can help each other and solve problems
An area with clear borders, like a state or a country.
Formal Region
A cultural region might be defined by the ________________ people speak or the holidays they celebrate.
language, animals, plants, weather
language
What are three main ways places and regions connect with each other?
Places and regions connect through the movement of people, goods, and ideas
Why is it important for different communities and regions to be connected
Connections are important because they help communities get things they need, learn from each other, and work together to solve problems.
Name two different types of regions you learned about that share common features
Regions can be defined by shared features like similar weather, language, or crops, such as the Midwest or the Southwest in the U.S.
Which statement best sums up the importance of connections between places and regions?
a) They allow places to stay the same forever
b) They help our communities get stronger, learn, and change for the better
c) They keep regions apart from each other
d) They only help one region, not everyone
They help our communities get stronger, learn, and change for the better
What do people often learn from interacting with other regions?
a) Nothing at all
b)
What do people often learn from interacting with other regions?
a) Nothing at all
b) New things, ideas, and cultural practices
c) How to avoid each other
d) Where to hide
c) How to avoid each other
d) Where to hide
New things, ideas, and cultural practices
Parks, beaches, or mountains offer fun activities. are example of what
Activities
Where we live affects what we do each day, like how we get to school.
Daily Routines
Which of these activities can be influenced by where you live?
a) Swimming in a lake
b) Flying an airplane
c) Reading a book
d) Washing your hands
Swimming in a lake