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Which type of diffusion is Hierarchical Diffusion?
Which type of diffusion is Contagious Diffusion?
Which type of diffusion is Relocation Diffusion?
Which type of diffusion is Expansion Diffusion?
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Which type of diffusion is Stimulus Diffusion?
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What is Hierarchical Diffusion?
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What is Contagious Diffusion?
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What is Expansion Diffusion?
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What is Relocation Diffusion?
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What is Stimulus Diffusion?
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What does Cartography refer to?
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What does abiotic mean?
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What is a Place?
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What does atmosphere refer to?
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What is a Region?
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What does biosphere mean?
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What is Scale in geography?
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What is a Parallel in geography?
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What does climate mean?
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What does Latitude refer to?
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What does conservation mean?
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What is Geographic Information System (GIS)?
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What does cultural ecology study?
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What is Global Positioning System (GPS)?
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What is the Prime Meridian?
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Study Notes
Types of Diffusion
- Hierarchical Diffusion: Originates in a first-order location and descends to second-order locations, then to even more localized areas.
- Contagious Diffusion: Initiates at a single point of origin, spreading rapidly to surrounding areas.
- Relocation Diffusion: Involves the movement of people who carry ideas or innovations across significant physical barriers.
- Expansion Diffusion: Begins in a central location and spreads outward in all directions.
- Stimulus Diffusion: A principle or idea disseminates, leading to the creation of new products or concepts.
Examples of Diffusion Types
- Hierarchical Diffusion: Fashion trends disseminate rapidly among major cities.
- Contagious Diffusion: Information spreads quickly in rural areas prior to the advent of technology.
- Relocation Diffusion: The spread of AIDS occurs when individuals move and establish new communities.
- Expansion Diffusion: Technology such as computers and the internet proliferates through various locations.
- Stimulus Diffusion: Vegetarian eating habits influence restaurants to offer more vegetarian options.
Geographic Terminology
- Cartography: The art and science of map-making.
- Abiotic: Composed of nonliving or inorganic materials.
- Place: A specific location on Earth with distinct characteristics.
- Atmosphere: The thin layer of gases surrounding the Earth.
- Region: An area characterized by a unique combination of features or trends.
- Biosphere: The totality of all living organisms, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.
- Scale: Relates to the proportion between the studied part of Earth and the entirety of Earth.
- Biotic: Refers to living organisms.
Additional Geographic Concepts
- Parallel: A circle on the globe that runs parallel to the equator.
- Climate: Represents the long-term average weather at a specific location.
- Latitude: Indicates the positioning of parallels relative to the equator.
- Conservation: Sustainable management practices for natural resources.
- Geographic Information System (GIS): A computer system that organizes and analyzes geographic data in layers.
- Cultural Ecology: An approach focusing on the relationship between humans and their environment.
- Global Positioning System (GPS): Determines precise locations on Earth using satellites and receivers.
- Ecology: The study of ecosystems and their interactions.
- Prime Meridian: The meridian at 0 degrees longitude, running through Greenwich, England.
- Ecosystem: Interactions between living organisms and their abiotic environment.
- Humanistic Geography: Studies how individuals perceive and symbolize places.
- Environmental Determinism: A historical perspective examining how physical geography influences human behavior.
- Toponym: Refers to a name given to a geographic feature.
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Test your knowledge of diffusion types with this AP Human Geography quiz. Review key concepts from Rubenstein Chapter 1 through flashcards that explore hierarchical, contagious, relocation, and expansion diffusion. Perfect for mastering the foundational ideas of human geography.