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What is the primary mode of diffusion of the fashion trend of wearing socks on ears?
What is the primary mode of diffusion of the fashion trend of wearing socks on ears?
What is the primary defining characteristic of a region?
What is the primary defining characteristic of a region?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of mental maps discussed in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of mental maps discussed in the text?
What does the concept of 'scale' refer to in human geography?
What does the concept of 'scale' refer to in human geography?
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What is the primary purpose of mental maps?
What is the primary purpose of mental maps?
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How does the text suggest studying and understanding new geographic concepts?
How does the text suggest studying and understanding new geographic concepts?
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Which of the following is a potential criterion for defining a region?
Which of the following is a potential criterion for defining a region?
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What is the most likely reason the text suggests asking children to draw their neighborhood?
What is the most likely reason the text suggests asking children to draw their neighborhood?
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How does the concept of 'regionalism' relate to the idea of 'scale'?
How does the concept of 'regionalism' relate to the idea of 'scale'?
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What is meant by the idea of 'mental maps'?
What is meant by the idea of 'mental maps'?
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What are the two main forms of diffusion discussed in the content?
What are the two main forms of diffusion discussed in the content?
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What is the key characteristic of relocation diffusion?
What is the key characteristic of relocation diffusion?
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What is a cultural landscape?
What is a cultural landscape?
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What is an example of cultural landscape modification?
What is an example of cultural landscape modification?
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According to the content, how do cultural groups imprint themselves on the landscape?
According to the content, how do cultural groups imprint themselves on the landscape?
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What is an example of contagious diffusion?
What is an example of contagious diffusion?
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What is the difference between Hierarchical and Contagious diffusion?
What is the difference between Hierarchical and Contagious diffusion?
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Which of the following best exemplifies the impact of cultural landscape modification?
Which of the following best exemplifies the impact of cultural landscape modification?
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Flashcards
Expansion diffusion
Expansion diffusion
The process by which a trend spreads from its origin to surrounding areas.
Mental maps
Mental maps
Personal representations of one’s understanding of space and place, shaped by individual perception.
Absolute vs. relative conceptualizations
Absolute vs. relative conceptualizations
Absolute refers to fixed locations; relative pertains to relationships between places.
Children’s perceptions of environment
Children’s perceptions of environment
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Cultural influence on mental maps
Cultural influence on mental maps
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Poor Body Image
Poor Body Image
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Cultural Landscape
Cultural Landscape
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Diffusion
Diffusion
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Relocation Diffusion
Relocation Diffusion
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Hierarchical Diffusion
Hierarchical Diffusion
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Contagious Diffusion
Contagious Diffusion
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Cultural Group Influence
Cultural Group Influence
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Region
Region
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Internal homogeneity
Internal homogeneity
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Heterogeneous
Heterogeneous
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Scale
Scale
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Policymaker's perspective
Policymaker's perspective
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Study Notes
Key Concepts in Human Geography II
- Human geography examines society, culture, and environment.
- The concepts of regions, landscapes, diffusion, and mental maps are crucial parts of this study.
- Regions are areas with internal similarities but possibly different from surrounding areas.
- Criteria for defining regions can be human/cultural (how people live) or physical, or a combination of both.
- A region is a distinct part of the world's surface, different from the rest of the world.
- The United States can be divided geographically, with different regions based on climate characteristics like cool, temperate, hot-arid, and hot-humid.
- Other countries also have distinct regions, like China, India, and the United Kingdom.
- Scale is a way to understand how society operates at different levels, ranging from global to household.
- Policymakers use various scales to address issues and problems.
Landscape
- Landscapes are visible features of land or area.
- Landscapes can be natural (physical) or a mix of human and natural elements.
- Landscapes are used to differentiate regions.
Cultural Landscape
- Cultural landscapes are a result of interactions between people and their environments.
- Each cultural group has a visible impact on the landscape.
- South-Western Ontario is an example to analyze cultural landscapes.
- Cultural groups modify landscapes to meet their specific needs.
- The modifications can be subtle or extensive.
Diffusion
- Diffusion is the spread of phenomena (like ideas or trends) across space and time.
- Diffusion can come from culture or health.
- Two types of diffusion are relocation and expansion.
Relocation Diffusion
- Relocation diffusion involves the physical movement of people.
- Immigration is an example of relocation diffusion.
- People moving to new regions bring and share their culture (language, attitudes, beliefs, food, dress, religion, customs, pastimes).
- Examples of groups who have diffused their culture via relocation are 19th-20th century British, Irish, and Scottish immigrants to Canada, post-war Italian, Greek, Serbian, and Polish immigrants to Canada, 21st century immigrants to Canada from Pakistan, China, India, and Bangladesh, etc.
Expansion Diffusion
- Expansion diffusion does not require people to relocate.
- Two types: hierarchical and contagious.
- Hierarchical diffusion moves "leapfrog" style from places of importance (key individuals, cities) to others, while the "leaping" might skip over some places.
- Contagious diffusion rapidly spreads throughout an area, moving outward from the center.
- An example of a new trend spreading via expansion diffusion, using the internet, is the wearing of socks on one's ears.
Mental Maps
- Mental maps represent a person's unique view of reality.
- They reflect personal perceptions and experiences of space.
- Mental maps are not objective representations of reality.
- They are personal and subjective.
- Mental maps display things differently depending on who you ask.
- Mental maps differ even within people from the same cultural background and area. This means a child's mental map will differ from an adult's mental map of the same place.
- Children's cultures influence their perception of their environments.
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This quiz explores essential concepts in human geography, including regions, landscapes, diffusion, and mental maps. Understand how these elements interact within society and the environment, and learn about the significance of geographical scales. Perfect for students studying human geography concepts in detail.
