A symbol is a.
the unintended and unrecognized consequence of an element of society.
b.
anything that represents something else.
c.
a description comprised of the essential characteristics of a feature of society.
d.
the consequence that an element of society produces for the maintenance of its social system.

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Americans often speak of their country as one of several large regions.  these regions are cultural units rather than governmental units --  formed by history and geography and shaped by the economics, literature and folkways that all the parts of a region share. what makes one region different from another? a region's multicultural heritage as well as distinct demographic characteristics like age and occupation make regions different and special. within several regions, language is used differently and there are strong dialects. there are also differences in outlook and attitude based on geography.