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Concept of a Region

Ciaran Howley English

Mind map: Concept of a region

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Concept of a Region

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