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