Regions
Define a climatic region and describe the characteristics of the Cool Temperate Oceanic region.
A climatic region differs in temperature, precipitation, and weather systems. The Cool Temperate Oceanic region is found between 40-60° latitude. This region experiences mild temperatures, with the average winter temperature ranging from 6°C, and summer temperatures around 15-18°C. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year, with an average of 1500 mm. The region is also influenced by the North Atlantic Drift.
What defines a geographical region? Explain the geographical features of the North European Plain.
A geographical region is defined by relief, rock types, and drainage patterns. The North European Plain stretches from the Paris Basin to Central Europe. It is characterized by its lowland, undulating terrain, and is covered with fertile soil derived from glaciers (boulder clay).
What is an administrative region? Discuss how France is divided administratively.
An administrative region is defined by a government to manage an area reflecting the interests of a local community. France is divided into 22 regions, 96 departments, and 36,682 communes.
Describe the cultural division in Northern Ireland and its historical context.
Northern Ireland is culturally divided, with Catholics being a minority in the north who wish to remain separate from the Protestant majority that is loyal to the British crown. Historically, Catholics faced discrimination, leading to "The Troubles" in the 1960s, during which around 3,500 people were killed. The Good Friday Agreement in 1998 marked the beginning of peace efforts.
What is a socio-economic region? Examine the socio-economic characteristics of the Sambre-Meuse Valley.
A socio-economic region is defined by factors like wealth, trade, and population. The Sambre-Meuse Valley grew as a core industrial region during the coal revolution, with 120 mines and over 100,000 miners. However, by the 1950s, industry in the region began to decline, leading to higher competition and migration. It now represents a region with outward migration and higher unemployment.
Explain what a nodal region is, using Paris as an example.
A nodal region is an area where the main transport routes are concentrated, usually centered around a city. Paris is a nodal region characterized by high-density inward migration and a large industrial presence.