Question

As a geographer, one of the most important elements of geography that you will use is called "places and regions." What does it mean to study this element of geography? Explain your answer in at least two sentences.

Answer 1

Answer:

Places are locations on Earth with distinct characteristics - both human and physical - that give them meaning and distinguish them from other locations. Places are created on a variety of scales, from local to global, and often influence how people identify themselves. A person may introduce themselves as an Austinite, a Texan, an American, and/or an Asian American. Physical characteristics of place include landforms and climate while cultural characteristics include language, economic systems, and population.

Regions are areas defined by unifying