3.6- contemporary causes of diffusion- AP HUG

What has reduced distance decay resulted in?

• Decreased trade barriers and tariffs.
• Increased regional isolation and fragmentation.
• Reduced technological advancements and innovations.
• Made communication easier and more practical.

The internet has _______ barriers to diffusion

Cultural divergence and cultural convergence are different because...

• Cultural divergence creates a single global culture, while cultural convergence creates isolated cultures.
• Cultural divergence is about blending cultures, while cultural convergence is about separating them.
• Cultural divergence occurs only in urban areas, while cultural convergence occurs in rural areas.
• Cultural divergence keeps some culture while cultural convergence creates a uniform culture.

why might smaller countries resist cultural convergence?