Question

shanghai is a megacity with an enormous population. numerous workers come to shanghai everyday. due to the workers commuting, shanghai is the core of this region. what type of region is shanghai and its commuter area?
vernacular
formal
functional
perceptual
rural

Explanation:

A functional region is defined by a set of interactions and connections. In this case, Shanghai and its commuter area are connected by the daily commuting of workers. This functional relationship (work - commuting) creates a region where Shanghai serves as the core (economic, job - providing center) and the surrounding areas are the periphery (where workers live and commute from).

• Vernacular regions are based on people's perceptions and feelings.
• Formal regions are defined by official boundaries (e.g., political boundaries).
• Perceptual regions are similar to vernacular regions, based on subjective views.
• Rural regions are the opposite of urban (Shanghai is a megacity, so it's not rural).

Answer:

C. Functional