homogeneous area
[hɒmədʒɪˈniːəs ˈɛərɪə]
nounpl: homogeneous areas
área homogênea
1. A region or space where all parts have the same or similar characteristics, composition, or properties throughout
The geologist identified a homogeneous area of granite in the mountain range.
O geólogo identificou uma área homogênea de granito na cadeia de montanhas.
2. In urban planning and geography, a zone with uniform demographic, economic, or land use characteristics
The city planner designated the residential neighborhood as a homogeneous area for zoning purposes.
O planejador urbano designou o bairro residencial como uma área homogênea para fins de zoneamento.
3. In statistics and data analysis, a region where variables maintain consistent values or distributions
The research team analyzed a homogeneous area to reduce confounding variables in their study.
A equipe de pesquisa analisou uma área homogênea para reduzir variáveis de confusão em seu estudo.
The term 'homogeneous area' is frequently used in Brazilian academic and urban planning contexts, particularly in geography, sociology, and urban development studies. In Portugal, the European Portuguese spelling 'homogénea' is preferred. In the USA, the term is commonly used in geographical information systems (GIS), demographic analysis, and urban planning regulations.
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