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