Question 1

What is the definition of culture in the context of human geography?

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a group of belief systems, norms, and values practiced by a people

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a network of transportation routes

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a method of agricultural production

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a style of architecture

Question 2

What does folk/local culture typically emphasize?

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a homogeneous population that is typically rural and cohesive in cultural traits

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rapid urbanization and diversity

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globalization and commercialism

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individualism and innovation

Question 3

What is the process of cultural appropriation?

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the process by which other cultures adopt customs and knowledge and use them for their own benefit

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the isolation of cultural groups

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the preservation of traditional practices

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the blending of multiple cultures

Question 4

What is time-space compression?

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a concept that explains how quickly innovations diffuse and how interlinked places are through communication and transportation

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a measurement of distance in geography

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an economic theory about trade

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the speed of technological advancements

Question 5

Which of the following describes the term glocalization?

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the process of adapting global ideas to local contexts

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the rejection of modern influences

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the global spread of culture

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the isolation of local cultures

Question 6

What does the term 'sequent occupance' refer to?

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cultural imprints made over time by different groups on the same landscape

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the eradication of indigenous cultures

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the dominance of one culture over another

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a uniform cultural landscape

Question 7

What is meant by the term 'ethnic neighborhood'?

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tight-knit neighborhoods within a major city where local cultures practice their customs

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an area primarily for wealthy individuals

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a suburban area with no cultural ties

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a neighborhood with diverse populations

Question 8

What does the concept of 'placelessness' describe?

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the loss of uniqueness in cultural landscapes

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the growth of urban centers

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the preservation of local traditions

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the increase in biodiversity

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of relocation diffusion?

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Buddhism spreading from India to other countries as people migrate

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Hip hop music gaining popularity globally through online streaming

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The spread of fast food chains worldwide

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The adoption of fashion trends through social media

Question 10

What is a common feature of monolingual states?

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countries in which everyone speaks the same language

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countries with multiple official languages

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countries suffering from language extinction

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countries that promote linguistic diversity

Question 11

What is the definition of culture according to AP Human Geography?

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a group of belief systems, norms, and values practiced by a people

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a process of adopting another culture

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the architectural styles of a region

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the shared food practices of a community

Question 12

What is 'placelessness'?

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the loss of uniqueness in a place

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the existence of unique cultural identities

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the celebration of local traditions

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the integration of multiple cultures

Question 13

What is meant by 'sense of place'?

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the emotions and memories attached to a place

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the geographic characteristics of a location

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the physical layout of community structures

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the economic viability of a region

Question 14

What type of religion actively seeks converts and feels their beliefs have universal appeal?

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universalizing religions

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ethnic religions

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polytheistic religions

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animistic religions

Question 15

What is a 'ghetto' in urban geography?

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a part of a city occupied by a minority group

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an area with mixed ethnic populations

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a center for cultural exchange

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a wealthy neighborhood

Question 16

What is 'neolocalism'?

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seeking out and reviving regional culture in response to modern uncertainty

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adopting global cultural practices

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the blending of various cultural traditions

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the rejection of all external cultural influences

Question 17

Which diffusion process involves the spread of ideas through direct contact from person to person?

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contagious diffusion

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hierarchical diffusion

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stimulus diffusion

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relocation diffusion

Question 18

What does the term 'cultural appropriation' refer to?

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the process by which other cultures adopt customs and knowledge for their own benefit

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the preservation of native cultures against external influences

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the adoption of a culture by another without any exchange

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the creation of new cultural practices from existing ones

Question 19

What is the difference between folk culture and popular culture?

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folk culture is typically rural and homogeneous, while popular culture is urban and heterogeneous

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folk culture is international, while popular culture is local

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folk culture promotes technology, while popular culture resists it

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folk culture is ancient, while popular culture is modern

Question 20

Which term describes the traditional beliefs and customs passed through generations by word of mouth?

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folklore

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ethnic neighborhoods

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material culture

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popular culture

Question 21

What is folk/local culture?

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A small culture that incorporates a homogeneous population that is typically rural and cohesive in cultural traits.

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A culture that does not share any common customs.

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A large urban culture with varied traits.

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A culture that focuses solely on modern traits.

Question 22

What does cultural appropriation refer to?

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The process by which other cultures adopt customs and knowledge and use them for their own benefit.

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The rejection of foreign ideas and customs.

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A method for preserving indigenous cultures.

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A cultural exchange that benefits all parties involved.

Question 23

What is the term for neighborhoods where local cultures have built a world apart?

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Ethnic neighborhoods.

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Urban centers

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Commercial zones

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Downtown districts

Question 24

What does time-space compression describe?

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How quickly innovations diffuse and refers to how interlinked two places are through transportation and communication.

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The geographical distance between cultures.

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The physical space without cultural influence.

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The isolation of different cultural groups.

Question 25

What process refers to the alteration of an idea when it cannot be adopted as is due to cultural barriers?

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Stimulus diffusion.

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Hierarchical diffusion

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Contagious diffusion

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Relocation diffusion

Question 26

What are the visible imprints of human activity on the landscape referred to as?

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Cultural landscape.

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Urban sprawl

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Geographical features

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Natural landscape

Question 27

What is assimilation?

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The process of making indigenous people adopt the dominant culture and abandon their own culture.

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Adapting foreign cultures without losing one's own.

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A mutual exchange of cultural practices.

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The preservation of cultural traditions.

Question 28

What defines monolingual states?

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Countries in which everyone speaks the same language.

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Regions where no languages are spoken.

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Areas with dialectal variations.

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Countries with multiple official languages.

Question 29

What does the term 'ghetto' refer to?

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A part of a city, especially a slum area, occupied by a minority group.

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A cultural heritage site.

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An industrial zone.

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A wealthy residential area.

Question 30

What is secularism?

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The indifference to or rejection of formal religion.

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The inclusion of religious teachings in government.

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The promotion of a single faith over others.

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A strong adherence to religious practices.

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