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1
People maintain their folk culture despite familiarity withpopular culture primarily because of
strong desire to preserve unique customs.
the high cost of popular customs.
lack of exposure to the media.
fear of foreign influence.
2
Which of the following characteristics is moretypical of a popular culture than a folk culture
It results in a more uniform landscape.
Communication is more limited.
It is likely to be derived from physicalconditions
It has an anonymous origin.
3
The visible imprint of human activity on the landscape is known as:
urban renewal
the cultural landscape
sprawl
The hand of man
4
Which element of the local physical environment isimportant for wine production?
Soil
Climate
All of the Above
Topography
5
Rapid diffusion of popular culture
conserves resources
is an example of relocation diffusion
All of these
depends on modern communication systems
6
Over 425 Hutterite communities exist in each ofthe following states and provinces
except
North Dakota
Montana
Arkansas
Alberta
7
Features of the US landscape, such as gas stations, supermarkets and motels
Promote a uniform landscape
Show high regional variation
Reflect the preservation of folk culture
Provide diversity on the US landscape
8
Main effect of modern communications on social customs has been to
increase the similarity of social customs indifferent places
have little effect on the diffusion of social customs.
slow the rate of change.
folk cultures, by increasing awarenessof their uniqueness
9
Diffusion of Internet service is following the earlierpattern of television, except
the United States share of world use is expanding.
diffusion is much slower
diffusion is much faster.
initial use was in less developed countries.
10
A sense of community identityaround the idea of “Swedish-ness” in Lindsborg, KS is an example
of Globalization
of Neolocalism
of Assimilation
of Cultural Appropriation
11
Reflecting its origins and cultural tradition, Hutteriteleaders speak
Archaic German
Rarely and never speak to outsiders
American English.
The Amish dialect of French
12
In the United States, the number of golf courses per personis highest in
NC states, where there is a long traditionof playing golf.
the south, where the climate is favorable.
the southwest, where climate allows play all year long.
the west, where golfers are clustered.
13
The changes in local culture brought about bythe onslaught of popular culture tend to disrupt
Customs
Transport Connections
Population
Economics
14
Hutterites differ from the Amish in that they
live in Pennsylvania.
reject modern technology.
accept modern technology
are Anabaptist.
15
Buying a Native American styled dream catcher ata Wal-Mart store in Ohio is an example of
Cultural Appropriation
Local Custom
Assimilation
Cultural Persistence
16
What state in the U.S would have one of the lowest alcohol levels?
Montana
Kentucky
Utah
Florida
17
Theonly country in Africa with a building over 700 feet tall is:
South Africa
Egypt
Johannesburg
Morocco
18
Which is an example of a non-material aspect ofculture?
Religious Decoration
burning of incense
An Altar
Church Building
19
Folk songs are distinguished from popular songs becausethey
are only transmitted orally.
tell a story about daily activities.
can be understood only by one group
written by specialists for commercialdistribution
20
The“lost city” located in Sun City, South Africa is a good example of:
An authentic Landscape
the commodification of nature
modernization
an ethnic enclave
21
Folk Culture is primary spread through
Relocation
Radio Stations
the Internet
TV
22
An example of a folk custom used to diffuse informationabout agriculture is
Home design in Madagascar
Armed Forces Radio
Vietnamese songs.
Himalayan art
23
Western dominance of the news media is feared in LDC's for all but which of these reasons?
Western countries control most of the newspapersin LDC's
Western countries supply a large % ofthe TV news video
Western radio newscasts can be heard in most countries.
Western values permeate the media.
24
Popular culture and folk culture can both result in ahigher level of
consumption of animal products.
all of the above
demand for raw materials.
environmental degradation.
25
Which item of clothing has been banned in some European countries?
poncho
burqa
blue jeans
beret
26
“Little Sweden” in Lindsborg, Kansas is a good example:
Tribalism
Placelessness
Neolocalism
Globalization
27
Popular customs are more likely than folk customs to
rapidly diffuse through modern communicationsystems
evolve from the isolation of different groups.
reflect the unique characteristics of thelandscape
vary from place to place
28
Efforts to conserve local cultures often focus on the local____________.
Landmarks
Customs
Mobility
Boundaries
29
Cultural appropriation for purposes of profit is referred to as an example of
commodification
cultural imperialism.
product branding.
ethnic insensitivity.
30
Which is not an aspect of cultural landscape convergence?
globalization of particular businesses and products
borrowing of idealized landscape images
Globalized architectural forms
development of regional architectural styles
31
Today, house types in the United States are distinguishedby all but which of the following?
They display few regional distinctions.
They are usually mass-produced.
They can still be divided into three distinct regions.
Alternative styles have diffused throughout the country.
32
One impact of large-scale consumption of chicken in moredeveloped countries is to
displace pork producers
encourage the development of a new food taboo.
diffuse agricultural products into the physicalenvironment.
make inefficient use of the world's grainsupplies
33
The diffusion of jeans is a good example primarily of the
impact of high income on clothing habits
diffusion of popular culture
adoption of unique folk culture.
opposition to globalization
34
Which of these is an example of a cultural landscape?
a cloud forest
A park area off an interstate
a stand of mangrove trees
a coastal wetland
35
Popular culture and folk culture can both result in a higher level of
environmental degradation
all of these
consumption of animal products
extinction of animal species
36
One of the challenges to urban ethnic neighborhoods mentioned in the text is
immigration of members of the popular culture
assimilation
A breakdown in the sense of separateness
Federal tax laws
37
Distribution of the subjects of art in the Himalayas shows how folk cultures
avoid painting animate objects
abandon customary forms with migration
always paint religious subjects
are influenced by distinctive vegetation,climate,& religion
38
What is the important mechanism for the diffusion of professional sports?
TV
Social Media
Relocation diffusion
the Internet
39
Yuan and Shan peoples in northern Thailandsleep with their heads toward the east
because the head is considered high and noble
so that the head is opposite the neighbors' heads.
to avoid the direction of death and evil spirits.
to avoid drafts from monsoon winds.
40
Features of the U.S. landscape, such as gas stations,supermarkets, and motels,
reflect the preservation of folk culture
promote diffusion of folk culture.
provide diversity on the U.S. landscape.
promote a uniform landscape.
41
In contrast to folk culture, popular culture is typical of
Large heterogeneous Groups
Small Homogeneous Groups
groups of specialists
Groups living in isolated rural areas
42
taboo against pork is a characteristic of
Christianity and Buddhism
Christianity and Hinduism
Judaism and Islam.
Judaism and Buddhism
43
Hip Hop music originated in New York the late 1970s in
The South Bronx
Queens
Harlem
Brooklyn
44
MC Solaar is to France as Jovanotti is to________
Mexico
England
Italy
India
45
Folk cultures are spread primarily by _____ diffusion
stimulus
contagious
relocation
hierarchical
46
geographer Vidal de la Blache regarded foodsupply as
the folk custom most closely tied to aparticular climate
all of the above
less subject to modification than the clothingand weapons
the best available example of a folk custom
47
All of the following are components of culture EXCEPT FOR
Migration Destinations
Landscapes
Customs and Habits
Language and Religion
48
Only Old Order Anabaptist group who live communally rather than in family farmsteads are the
Hutterites
Amish
Brethren
Mennonites
49
A people who are a part of a culture that doesn't have a written language are said to be
symbolic
illterate
derivative
preliterate
50
The current distribution of soccer demonstrates that
folk custom can become part of a popular culture
all sports are examples of folk culture.
sport is more important in less developedcountries
television has infused all sports into popular culture.
51
The repetitive act performed by an individual is a
Taboo
Custom
Popular Culture
Habit
52
A group's material culture is produced by
its food choices
its geographic location
its habits
a collection of social customs
53
An example of an external threat to folk culture includes all but which of the following?
CNN
MTV
Google
Facebook
54
restriction on behavior imposed by social customis a
Taboo
Popular Culture
Habit
Tariff
55
The Irish Pub Co. has designed pubs in all ofthe following countries except
United Arab Emirates
Brazil
Argentina
Singapore
56
The spatial distribution of soccer during the twentiethcentury is an example of
taboo
habit
relocation diffusion.
popular culture
57
In what ways does popular culture threaten environmental sustainability?
because people are becoming vegans
through recycling plans
because of increased demand for golfing
through curbside programs
58
The most important house style in the United States since the 1960's is known as
split-level.
neo-eclectic.
minimal traditional.
contemporary.
59
The ________ of a group of people includes thethings they construct.
folk culture
pop culture
material culture
non-material Culture
60
Which of the following is not a factor in distinguishing different folk housing types in the US
climate in which the structure is built
origins of regional migrations
size of the building
choice of building materials
61
Many less developed countries fear the loss of folk culturebecause
they do not want to preserve traditional values.
they want to avoid political disputes.
Western perspectives may become more dominant.
popular culture devalues women.
62
In terms of popular culture, cities like Paris,New York, and Milan are referred to as
Hearths
World Cities
Capitals
Local Cultures
63
Typically, popular culture
is practiced by small homogeneous groups.
originates in a number of locations at the sametime
reflects the characteristics of a physicalenvironment.
experience frequent changes
64
In contrast to popular culture, folk cultures are more likely to vary
with rapid change
from place to place at a given time.
from time to time at a given place
both from place to place and from time to time.
65
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the physical enviro related to wine
Vineyards must be planted on flat land.
The need for moderate, wet winters and long, hot summers.
Grape vines grow best in coarse, well drained soil.
Quality of the wine depends on the weather in aparticular yr
66
Little wine is produced in Asia primarily because
soil contaminants produce bad grapes.
grapes do not grow in these regions.
the people do not have a tradition of wine making.
wines can be imported more cheaply.
67
The choice of clothing in Western countries is stronglyinfluenced by
level of income.
knowledge of fashion elsewhere.
all of the above
occupation.
68
Popular customs most frequently originate in
more developed countries
less developed countries
former communist countries
countries with large rural populations
69
Which concept is the contemporary geographer likely toreject?
People in different environments adopt similar socialcustoms
folk custom can become part of a popular culture
physical environment causes people to adopt social customs.
People in similar environments adopt different socialcustoms
70
The number of television sets per person is greatest in
Latin America
Africa
Europe
Asia
71
What population dominates the use of social media in number of users?
China
USA
Canada
India
72
Americans' preferences for beverages and snacks
all of the above
vary according to what is produced locally.
vary from one region of the country to another.
vary according to religious differences.
73
Which of the following is an important source area for U.S.folk house types?
Lower Chesapeake
Northeast
Upper New York
Southern Atlantic
74
In 2000, there were over 60 Hutterite Coloniesin __________
British Columbia and Washington
Montana and Minnesota
Alberta and Manitoba
British Columbia and North Dakota
75
One significant impact of popular culture is to
spread through relocation diffusion.
modify the physical environment.
promote the diffusion of folk culture.
create a more varied and less uniform landscape
76
The number of television sets per person is greatest in
Asia
Africa
Latin America
Europe
77
Japan is a hearth of global popular culture that influences North America with
Foods
sports
fashion
Animated films
78
Distribution of alcohol use in the US displays which of these characteristics of pop culture?
Close Relationship to level of income
Little regard for features of the physical environment
Rapid Diffusion
All of the Above
79
The frequent act, to the extent that it becomes characteristic of a group of people is a
popular culture
custom
taboo
habit
80
Branson, Missouri capitalizes on local culture by presenting it as___ for tourist consumption
popular
cosmopolitan
“authentic”
timeless
81
The use of a horse and buggy by the Amish in the United Statesis an example of a
Popular Culture
Folk Culture
Habit
Taboo
82
Folk customs usually originate from
global economic exchange
famous historical event
familiar events in daily life
the availability of more leisure time
83
As they have more contact with popular culture, women in LDC's are more likely to
gain more opportunities outside the home.
reduce the practice of prostitution.
be subservient to men.
obtain food for the family.
84
The spatial distribution of soccer during the 20
th
century is an example of
Popular Culture
Folk Culture
Habit
Taboo
85
Diffusion of popular customs can adverselyimpact environmental quality in two ways
depletion of scarce resources and pollution.
diversity of products and slow change.
increased diversity and decreased demand.
using renewable materials and recycled designs.
86
Rapid diffusion of popular culture
Depends on modern communication systems
Conserves resources
All of these
Is an example of relocation diffusion
87
Which of these is an example of a culture trait?
Sleeping
Wearing a turban
parenting
Eating a meal