Cultural Geography Quiz 5

Which type of diffusion involves the spread of cultural elements from one area to another through direct contact?

• Relocation diffusion

• Hierarchical diffusion

• Contagious diffusion

• Stimulus diffusion

Ethnicity refers to:

• The physical appearance of a person

• The cultural heritage and shared practices of a group

• The economic status of a community

• The political beliefs of an individual

Select the three aspects that are considered a major element of culture.

• Language

• Religion

• Weather

• Ethnicity

Which of the following is an example of how culture shapes the landscape?

• The construction of skyscrapers in financial districts

• The natural erosion of coastlines

• The seasonal migration of birds

• Volcanic eruptions forming islands

Which of the following best describes a cultural landscape?

• A natural environment untouched by human activity

• A landscape that has been shaped by human activity and reflects cultural practices

• A landscape that is only used for agricultural purposes

• A landscape that is protected by law from any human interference

Which of the following is an example of a cultural landscape?

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Grand Canyon

• The Great Wall of China

• The Sahara Desert

Cultural patterns are best described as:

• The physical features of a region

• The distribution and arrangement of cultural elements in a society

• The economic activities of a region

• The climate and weather patterns of a region

Which of the following is an example of a cultural pattern?

• The layout of a city

• The types of crops grown in a region

• The common language spoken in a community

• The average temperature of a region

Which of the following is an example of hierarchical diffusion?

• The spread of a new fashion trend from a major city to smaller towns

• The migration of people from one country to another

• The spread of a disease through a population

• The adoption of a new technology by different cultures

The spread of Christianity from the Middle East to Europe and beyond is an example of:

• Relocation diffusion

• Hierarchical diffusion

• Contagious diffusion

• Stimulus diffusion