REGIONAL CONCEPTS:
PHYSICAL REGIONS
Francisci WG.3a
What is a Region?
A region is an area of
earth’s surface that
shares unifying (the same)
physical or cultural
characteristics.
Regions are used to
simplify study and
understanding of the
world.
Types of Regions:
Sahara Desert Region:
 Area with arid (desert)
climate
 Located in northern
Africa
 Getting bigger due to
desertification.
Types of Regions:
Taiga Region:
 The areas with large
coniferous forests
 Located in subarctic
climates of Canada
(North America) and
Siberian Russia (Asia)
Types of Regions:
Rain Forest Region:
 Areas of lush vegetation
located in the low
latitudes
 Found on or near the
equator
 Most are suffering from
deforestation
Types of Regions:
Great Plains Region:
 Area of grasslands found
in the central area of
North America
 Area of great
agricultural activity – The
Wheat Belt, Dairy Belt
 Where tornado alley is
found
Types of Regions:
Low Countries Region:
 Regions of the world
that are either at sea
level (0 feet) or below
sea level in elevation
 Examples: Bangladesh
(South Asia) and
Netherlands (Europe)