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1
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the physical enviro related to wine
Vineyards must be planted on flat land.
Quality of the wine depends on the weather in aparticular yr
The need for moderate, wet winters and long, hot summers.
Grape vines grow best in coarse, well drained soil.
2
Which is an example of a non-material aspect ofculture?
Church Building
An Altar
burning of incense
Religious Decoration
3
Only Old Order Anabaptist group who live communally rather than in family farmsteads are the
Hutterites
Amish
Brethren
Mennonites
4
In contrast to popular culture, folk cultures are more likely to vary
both from place to place and from time to time.
from place to place at a given time.
from time to time at a given place
with rapid change
5
The Irish Pub Co. has designed pubs in all ofthe following countries except
Singapore
Argentina
Brazil
United Arab Emirates
6
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.
7
Hip Hop music originated in New York the late 1970s in
Queens
Brooklyn
Harlem
The South Bronx
8
One of the challenges to urban ethnic neighborhoods mentioned in the text is
immigration of members of the popular culture
Federal tax laws
A breakdown in the sense of separateness
assimilation
9
An example of a folk custom used to diffuse informationabout agriculture is
Vietnamese songs.
Himalayan art
Armed Forces Radio
Home design in Madagascar
10
All of the following are components of culture EXCEPT FOR
Language and Religion
Customs and Habits
Migration Destinations
Landscapes
11
Folk Culture is primary spread through
Radio Stations
the Internet
Relocation
TV
12
The visible imprint of human activity on the landscape is known as:
the cultural landscape
The hand of man
sprawl
urban renewal
13
taboo against pork is a characteristic of
Judaism and Islam.
Judaism and Buddhism
Christianity and Hinduism
Christianity and Buddhism
14
Rapid diffusion of popular culture
Depends on modern communication systems
All of these
Is an example of relocation diffusion
Conserves resources
15
restriction on behavior imposed by social customis a
Taboo
Popular Culture
Habit
Tariff
16
The choice of clothing in Western countries is stronglyinfluenced by
all of the above
occupation.
knowledge of fashion elsewhere.
level of income.
17
The most important house style in the United States since the 1960's is known as
contemporary.
minimal traditional.
neo-eclectic.
split-level.
18
In what ways does popular culture threaten environmental sustainability?
because of increased demand for golfing
because people are becoming vegans
through recycling plans
through curbside programs
19
The“lost city” located in Sun City, South Africa is a good example of:
the commodification of nature
modernization
an ethnic enclave
An authentic Landscape
20
Which statement best demonstrates the concept of a culture hearth?
building, roads, and other elements built by humans
Places where material & nonmaterial traits emerged
Where many cultures share the religion of Islam
Latin America, has several distinct but related cultures
21
Cultural appropriation for purposes of profit is referred to as an example of
cultural imperialism.
commodification
product branding.
ethnic insensitivity.
22
The changes in local culture brought about bythe onslaught of popular culture tend to disrupt
Customs
Population
Transport Connections
Economics
23
The spatial distribution of soccer during the 20
th
century is an example of
Popular Culture
Taboo
Folk Culture
Habit
24
Popular customs most frequently originate in
more developed countries
former communist countries
less developed countries
countries with large rural populations
25
One significant impact of popular culture is to
modify the physical environment.
promote the diffusion of folk culture.
create a more varied and less uniform landscape
spread through relocation diffusion.
26
Many less developed countries fear the loss of folk culturebecause
they want to avoid political disputes.
they do not want to preserve traditional values.
Western perspectives may become more dominant.
popular culture devalues women.
27
Which of the following characteristics is moretypical of a popular culture than a folk culture
It is likely to be derived from physicalconditions
It results in a more uniform landscape.
It has an anonymous origin.
Communication is more limited.
28
As they have more contact with popular culture, women in LDC's are more likely to
obtain food for the family.
reduce the practice of prostitution.
gain more opportunities outside the home.
be subservient to men.
29
One impact of large-scale consumption of chicken in moredeveloped countries is to
diffuse agricultural products into the physicalenvironment.
displace pork producers
encourage the development of a new food taboo.
make inefficient use of the world's grainsupplies
30
The spatial distribution of soccer during the twentiethcentury is an example of
popular culture
habit
taboo
relocation diffusion.
31
Folk customs usually originate from
the availability of more leisure time
famous historical event
global economic exchange
familiar events in daily life
32
Reflecting its origins and cultural tradition, Hutteriteleaders speak
Archaic German
The Amish dialect of French
American English.
Rarely and never speak to outsiders
33
The diffusion of jeans is a good example primarily of the
adoption of unique folk culture.
impact of high income on clothing habits
opposition to globalization
diffusion of popular culture
34
Distribution of alcohol use in the US displays which of these characteristics of pop culture?
Close Relationship to level of income
Rapid Diffusion
Little regard for features of the physical environment
All of the Above
35
People maintain their folk culture despite familiarity withpopular culture primarily because of
the high cost of popular customs.
fear of foreign influence.
lack of exposure to the media.
strong desire to preserve unique customs.
36
Japan is a hearth of global popular culture that influences North America with
Animated films
fashion
sports
Foods
37
Western dominance of the news media is feared in LDC's for all but which of these reasons?
Western values permeate the media.
Western radio newscasts can be heard in most countries.
Western countries control most of the newspapersin LDC's
Western countries supply a large % ofthe TV news video
38
Hutterites differ from the Amish in that they
live in Pennsylvania.
are Anabaptist.
reject modern technology.
accept modern technology
39
Little wine is produced in Asia primarily because
grapes do not grow in these regions.
soil contaminants produce bad grapes.
wines can be imported more cheaply.
the people do not have a tradition of wine making.
40
Popular culture and folk culture can both result in a higher level of
all of these
environmental degradation
consumption of animal products
extinction of animal species
41
What population dominates the use of social media in number of users?
China
USA
Canada
India
42
A people who are a part of a culture that doesn't have a written language are said to be
derivative
symbolic
preliterate
illterate
43
In the United States, the number of golf courses per personis highest in
the south, where the climate is favorable.
the southwest, where climate allows play all year long.
the west, where golfers are clustered.
NC states, where there is a long traditionof playing golf.
44
Which item of clothing has been banned in some European countries?
burqa
blue jeans
poncho
beret
45
The various cultural regions that compose the USA demonstrate how
Cultural region is composed of a variety of cultural realms
Culture hearths spread their values through diffusion
Cultural regions share some values & yet remain distinct
Cultural boundaries match political boundaries
46
Popular culture and folk culture can both result in ahigher level of
consumption of animal products.
demand for raw materials.
environmental degradation.
all of the above
47
The ________ of a group of people includes thethings they construct.
non-material Culture
pop culture
folk culture
material culture
48
In contrast to folk culture, popular culture is typical of
Groups living in isolated rural areas
Large heterogeneous Groups
groups of specialists
Small Homogeneous Groups
49
Which concept is the contemporary geographer likely toreject?
physical environment causes people to adopt social customs.
folk custom can become part of a popular culture
People in different environments adopt similar socialcustoms
People in similar environments adopt different socialcustoms
50
Main effect of modern communications on social customs has been to
slow the rate of change.
increase the similarity of social customs indifferent places
folk cultures, by increasing awarenessof their uniqueness
have little effect on the diffusion of social customs.
51
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
choice of building materials
size of the building
52
One effect of the spread of popular culture through globalization is that
Several traits have become part of a worldwide culture
Less-developed countries have adopted stricter gender roles
Cultural realms have become more diverse
primary impact has been to change American culture
53
Americans' preferences for beverages and snacks
vary according to religious differences.
vary according to what is produced locally.
all of the above
vary from one region of the country to another.
54
What is the important mechanism for the diffusion of professional sports?
Social Media
the Internet
Relocation diffusion
TV
55
Efforts to conserve local cultures often focus on the local____________.
Landmarks
Customs
Boundaries
Mobility
56
Which of the following is an important source area for U.S.folk house types?
Northeast
Lower Chesapeake
Southern Atlantic
Upper New York
57
Typically, popular culture
experience frequent changes
originates in a number of locations at the sametime
is practiced by small homogeneous groups.
reflects the characteristics of a physicalenvironment.
58
The use of a horse and buggy by the Amish in the United Statesis an example of a
Popular Culture
Taboo
Habit
Folk Culture
59
What state in the U.S would have one of the lowest alcohol levels?
Florida
Utah
Montana
Kentucky
60
Which of these is an example of a culture trait?
parenting
Eating a meal
Sleeping
Wearing a turban
61
The number of television sets per person is greatest in
Latin America
Asia
Africa
Europe
62
Folk cultures are spread primarily by _____ diffusion
stimulus
relocation
hierarchical
contagious
63
Rapid diffusion of popular culture
depends on modern communication systems
is an example of relocation diffusion
conserves resources
All of these
64
Over 425 Hutterite communities exist in each ofthe following states and provinces
except
Montana
North Dakota
Arkansas
Alberta
65
Which pattern is more typical of folk cultures than other types of cultures?
Establishing flexible gender roles
Taking steps to transform rural areas into urban areas
Welcoming in new practices from other cultures
Emphasizing the value of tradition
66
A family that comes from China to the US & chooses to live in an ethnic enclave is hoping to
Expose their children to people of many other cultures
Find a buffer against discrimination
Assimilate their family into US culture as quickly
Separate itself from Chinese culture rapidly and completely
67
A sense of community identityaround the idea of “Swedish-ness” in Lindsborg, KS is an example
of Neolocalism
of Assimilation
of Cultural Appropriation
of Globalization
68
Diffusion of Internet service is following the earlierpattern of television, except
diffusion is much slower
diffusion is much faster.
initial use was in less developed countries.
the United States share of world use is expanding.
69
Branson, Missouri capitalizes on local culture by presenting it as___ for tourist consumption
cosmopolitan
popular
“authentic”
timeless
70
MC Solaar is to France as Jovanotti is to________
India
England
Mexico
Italy
71
A group's material culture is produced by
its geographic location
a collection of social customs
its habits
its food choices
72
The repetitive act performed by an individual is a
Custom
Taboo
Popular Culture
Habit
73
geographer Vidal de la Blache regarded foodsupply as
all of the above
the best available example of a folk custom
less subject to modification than the clothingand weapons
the folk custom most closely tied to aparticular climate
74
Which element of the local physical environment isimportant for wine production?
Topography
Climate
Soil
All of the Above
75
The frequent act, to the extent that it becomes characteristic of a group of people is a
custom
taboo
habit
popular culture
76
Popular customs are more likely than folk customs to
evolve from the isolation of different groups.
rapidly diffuse through modern communicationsystems
reflect the unique characteristics of thelandscape
vary from place to place
77
In terms of popular culture, cities like Paris,New York, and Milan are referred to as
Capitals
Hearths
World Cities
Local Cultures
78
Distribution of the subjects of art in the Himalayas shows how folk cultures
always paint religious subjects
abandon customary forms with migration
are influenced by distinctive vegetation,climate,& religion
avoid painting animate objects
79
Which is not an aspect of cultural landscape convergence?
globalization of particular businesses and products
Globalized architectural forms
development of regional architectural styles
borrowing of idealized landscape images
80
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.
81
The number of television sets per person is greatest in
Asia
Europe
Latin America
Africa
82
The current distribution of soccer demonstrates that
sport is more important in less developedcountries
folk custom can become part of a popular culture
all sports are examples of folk culture.
television has infused all sports into popular culture.
83
Which of these is an example of a cultural landscape?
a coastal wetland
a stand of mangrove trees
A park area off an interstate
a cloud forest
84
The onion-domed churches in Moscow are most clearly examples of that city’s cultural
Barriers
Landscapes
Realm
Borders
85
An example of an external threat to folk culture includes all but which of the following?
CNN
Facebook
Google
MTV
86
In 2000, there were over 60 Hutterite Coloniesin __________
Montana and Minnesota
British Columbia and North Dakota
Alberta and Manitoba
British Columbia and Washington
87
Features of the US landscape, such as gas stations, supermarkets and motels
Reflect the preservation of folk culture
Promote a uniform landscape
Show high regional variation
Provide diversity on the US landscape
88
Theonly country in Africa with a building over 700 feet tall is:
Johannesburg
Morocco
South Africa
Egypt
89
Yuan and Shan peoples in northern Thailandsleep with their heads toward the east
so that the head is opposite the neighbors' heads.
to avoid the direction of death and evil spirits.
because the head is considered high and noble
to avoid drafts from monsoon winds.
90
Folk songs are distinguished from popular songs becausethey
can be understood only by one group
tell a story about daily activities.
are only transmitted orally.
written by specialists for commercialdistribution
91
Buying a Native American styled dream catcher ata Wal-Mart store in Ohio is an example of
Cultural Persistence
Cultural Appropriation
Local Custom
Assimilation
92
Diffusion of popular customs can adverselyimpact environmental quality in two ways
increased diversity and decreased demand.
using renewable materials and recycled designs.
depletion of scarce resources and pollution.
diversity of products and slow change.
93
“Little Sweden” in Lindsborg, Kansas is a good example:
Globalization
Neolocalism
Tribalism
Placelessness