Suburban Chicago extends into northwestern Indiana, an area known as “The Region.” Which of the following is the best categorization of this region with a valid supporting reason?

(1 point)
Responses

formal region, because it follows the same laws as Chicago

formal region, because it follows the same laws as Chicago

formal region, because it has access to Chicago’s restaurants

formal region, because it has access to Chicago’s restaurants

vernacular region, because people’s accents are the same as in Chicago

vernacular region, because people’s accents are the same as in Chicago

functional region, because the suburban area provides homes to people who commute to Chicago for work

functional region, because the suburban area provides homes to people who commute to Chicago for work

functional region, because it is a research and development cen

ter for the pharmaceutical industry.

The best categorization of this region is a functional region, because the suburban area provides homes to people who commute to Chicago for work.