Understanding Human Geography: The Patterns of Diffusion
Question 1
Which of the following best describes the concept of diffusion in human geography?
The process by which a cultural element is transmitted from one group or individual to another over time and space.
The adoption of a dominant culture by a minority group.
The division of a region into smaller units that are often hostile to each other.
The movement of people from rural areas to urban areas.
The natural increase in population due to birth rates exceeding death rates.
Question 2
What is the term for the spread of an idea or innovation from its source area to other cultures without the physical movement of people?
Expansion diffusion
Hierarchical diffusion
Contagious diffusion
Relocation diffusion
Stimulus diffusion
Question 3
Which type of diffusion involves the spread of an underlying principle, even though a specific characteristic itself apparently fails to diffuse?
Stimulus diffusion
Contagious diffusion
Hierarchical diffusion
Relocation diffusion
Expansion diffusion
Question 4
What type of diffusion refers to the spread of a feature or trend from one key person or node of authority or power to other persons or places?
Stimulus diffusion
Relocation diffusion
Hierarchical diffusion
Contagious diffusion
Expansion diffusion
Question 5
The spread of McDonald's restaurants around the world is an example of which type of diffusion?
Relocation diffusion
Hierarchical diffusion
Contagious diffusion
Expansion diffusion
Stimulus diffusion
Question 6
Which of the following is an example of relocation diffusion?
The global popularity of yoga, which originated in India.
The spread of Buddhism from its origin in Nepal to East Asia.
The widespread use of smartphones, which were first developed in the United States.
The spread of Italian pizza to the United States through Italian immigrants.
The adoption of hip-hop music around the world from its origins in the United States.
Question 7
What is the main difference between expansion diffusion and relocation diffusion?
Expansion diffusion is a rapid process, while relocation diffusion is a slow process.
Expansion diffusion involves technological innovations, while relocation diffusion involves cultural practices.
Expansion diffusion can only occur within a country's borders, while relocation diffusion occurs internationally.
Expansion diffusion is driven by social media, while relocation diffusion is driven by physical travel.
Expansion diffusion involves the spread of a feature in a snowballing process, while relocation diffusion involves the actual movement of individuals who carry the idea or innovation.
Question 8
Which of the following best exemplifies the concept of 'time-distance decay' in diffusion?
The reduction in cultural barriers as transportation technology improves.
The idea that cultural innovations lose their importance as time passes.
The principle that population growth slows down as a country becomes more developed.
The tendency for cultural traits to become more similar as they approach each other.
The farther away and the longer it takes for an idea to reach, the less likely it is to be adopted.
Question 9
In the context of diffusion, what does the term 'cultural barrier' refer to?
A legal restriction on the movement of goods between countries.
The geographical distance that separates different cultures.
A difference in language that prevents communication.
A physical obstacle that prevents the migration of people.
Any condition that hinders the flow of information or the spread of innovations.
Question 10
What is the term for the modification or decline of an aspect of culture in one area under the influence of another nearby culture?
Cultural syncretism
Cultural appropriation
Cultural convergence
Cultural assimilation
Cultural divergence
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