The United States

Correct! The United States is a country with distinct boundaries and a culture shared by the people who live there.
Try again. The United States has distinct boundaries that identify it as a country.
Try again. The United States is the official name of the country.
Pacific Northwest

Try again. The Pacific Northwest is a region named for its shared geographic characteristics and a history that binds the two countries of the region.
Try again. There is no single focal point that allows the region to function as a single unit.
Correct! The Pacific Northwest is a perceptual region that refers to the the geographical and cultural commonalities of the region.
The Bible Belt

Try again. There are no distinct boundaries of the Bible Belt.
Try again. There is no single focal point that allows the region to function as a single unit.
Correct! The Bible Belt is the name given to a region of the southern United States, where religion is a large part of the culture.
Wi-Fi Hotspots

Try again. These areas are not formal, however, they can appear anywhere.
Correct! Wi-Fi Hotspots are used specifically to provide wireless internet and communication to a limited area.
Try again. Wi-Fi Hotspots only function in areas meeting a specific need.
New York City Subway System

Try again. This region is limited to a particular area to provide transportation to a specific region.
Correct! The New York City subway system provides transportation to and from four of the five bouroughs.
Try again. This region is limited to a particular area to provide transportation to a specific region.
Europe

Correct! Europe is a continent with distinct boundaries, in which the collective countries share a common culture.
Try again. Europe is a continent and is not a functional region.
Try again. Europe is not a perceptual region; it is a continent with an official name and distinct boundaries.

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