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Exploring the Cultural Landscape of a Suburban Neighborhood

The cultural landscape, as defined by Carl Sauer, is the visible imprint of human activity on the physical environment.

Source 1

A photograph depicting a suburban neighborhood with a variety of housing styles, a park with a playground, and a small commercial area with shops and restaurants.

Question 1

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Define the term "cultural landscape."

Question 2

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Describe ONE way that the layout of the suburban neighborhood in the stimulus reflects the cultural values of its inhabitants.

Question 3

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Explain how the presence of a park within the suburban neighborhood in the stimulus might contribute to the quality of life for its residents.

Question 4

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Explain ONE reason why the housing styles within the suburban neighborhood in the stimulus may vary.

Question 5

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Explain ONE way that the commercial area within the suburban neighborhood in the stimulus could affect the social interactions of the community.

Question 6

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Explain the likely outcome on the cultural landscape if the suburban neighborhood in the stimulus undergoes rapid economic development.

Question 7

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Explain ONE likely obstacle to maintaining the cultural identity of the suburban neighborhood in the stimulus in the face of globalization.

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