SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Define a formal region.
A
an area characterized by a certain unifying quality or characteristic
B
an area that includes a central place and the related places around it
C
an area connected by feelings or impressions, but not by factual data or specific qualities
D
a way of looking at human and physical patterns and their relationships
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Formal regions are well-defined areas that share a common attribute such as language, culture, religion, or economic activity. Formal regions can be defined by political boundaries, such as the border between US and Canada or by physical boundaries, such as a river or mountain range. Internal borders can also exist.

Detailed explanation-2: -A region has a unifying characteristic, like climate, land, population, or history. • A region is a group of places that have physical features or human characteristics, or both, in common.

Detailed explanation-3: -A formal region is a geographical region that is homogeneous and uniform within a specified criterion. This specified criterion could be physical, social, or political. Example – Himalayan Region, Sub-Tropical Region, etc. A formal region is also known as a uniform or homogeneous region.

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