Concept of a Region

Concept of a Region

1. Region: An area that has a characteristic(s) that make it different from other areas

2. Physical Regions

   • Experiences particular climate type which impacts: natural vegetation, animal species
   • Cool Temporate Oceanic
     • Ireland
       • Middle Latitude
       • Prevailing winds (south-westerly_
       • Ocean heats quickly in summer and slowly in winter
   • Geomorphological regions
     • Unique structure/ relief
       • North European Plain
       • Burren Karst Region
       • Munster Ridge and Valley Region