Question

the industrial zone alongside a major highway (such as the many factories along i-35)
the case for formal\tthe case for functional\tthe case for perceptual
the deserts of west texas (big bend national park and marfa)
the case for formal\tthe case for functional\tthe case for perceptual
exit ticket:

• explain how the following could be formal, functional, and perceptual.

the region of the us where most of our cheese is made.
the case for formal\tthe case for functional\tthe case for perceptual

Explanation:

To address the exit ticket question about the cheese - making region in the US being formal, functional, and perceptual, we analyze each type of region:

Formal Region (The case for formal)

A formal region is defined by a common characteristic. In the context of the cheese - making region, areas like Wisconsin or parts of the Midwest have a high concentration of dairy farms and cheese - making facilities. These areas share the formal characteristic of a high density of cheese - production - related activities, such as a large number of dairy cows, cheese - making factories, and a climate suitable for dairy farming. So, we can identify a formal region based on the uniform presence of cheese - making infrastructure and related agricultural practices.

Functional Region (The case for functional)

A functional region is organized around a central node or activity. The cheese - making region functions as a unit because of the interconnectedness of its parts. For example, the dairy farms supply milk to the cheese factories, and the cheese is then distributed from these factories to different markets. The central activity here is cheese production, and all the related elements (dairy farms, processing plants, distribution networks) work together. So, the region is functional as it has a core (cheese production) and a periphery (suppliers and distributors) that are linked by the flow of milk and cheese.

Perceptual Region (The case for perceptual)

A perceptual region is based on people's mental maps and perceptions. Many people perceive a certain area of the US (like the Midwest) as the “cheese - making region” even if the boundaries are not strictly defined. This perception comes from cultural knowledge, such as knowing that Wisconsin is famous for cheese, or from marketing and media that promote certain areas as cheese - producing hubs. So, the region exists in people's minds as a place associated with cheese production, making it a perceptual region.

Answer:

for the Industrial Zone along a major highway (e.g., factories along I - 35)

The case for formal

A formal region has a uniform characteristic. The industrial zone along the highway has a high concentration of industrial land use (factories). The land - use pattern is relatively uniform, with most of the area dedicated to industrial activities like manufacturing. So, it can be considered a formal region based on the consistent industrial land - use characteristic.

The case for functional

A functional region is centered around a function. The highway - adjacent industrial zone functions as a unit for the movement of goods. The factories are located near the highway to facilitate the transportation of raw materials in and finished products out. The highway acts as the central element that connects the factories (the periphery of the functional region) for the purpose of efficient freight movement. So, it is a functional region as the factories and the highway work together to support the function of industrial production and distribution.

The case for perceptual

People may perceive the area along the highway with many factories as an “industrial corridor” or “factory zone”. This perception is based on the visual presence of factories and the knowledge that highways often have industrial development along them. So, it can be a perceptual region as it is recognized in people's minds as a distinct industrial area.