Region

The 3rd Theme of Geography

• Scores varied greatly!

• Absolute location remains an issue

• Quizzes are meant to assess what we do and don’t know!

• So don’t spaz if your grade is not what you expected!

• We will be having another quiz next week.

I. The Third Theme of Geography: Region

• A. Areas that share similar characteristics.– 1. Language– 2. Jobs– 3. Religion

• B. Regions can be BIG or small.

II. Examples of Region

• A. The Philadelphia Area is a region…

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• B. The Northeast is a region….

Can you think of any other regions in the United States?


• C. The South as a region….

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