Describe the difference between a formal region and a functional region.

What will be an ideal response?


A formal region can be defined by some aspect of physical form or cultural feature, such as the Appalachians of the USA or the French-speaking part of Canada. A functional region is where a specific activity (or activities take place, such as the Rustbelt of the Midwest of the USA or the Corn Belt of the central USA.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which Act provided funding for the development of state and local waste management programs?

A) 2006 REACH Act B) 1970 Resource Recovery Act C) 1980 CERCLA Act D) 1899 Rivers and Harbors Act E) 1965 Solid Waste Disposal Act

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The Aral Sea and Caspian Sea have which of the following in common?

A) both frequently generate hurricanes B) both are located within Tibet C) both have lost the vast majority of their volume due to irrigation D) they both form part of the coastline of Afghanistan E) neither is connected to the ocean.

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