Types of Diffusion - AP Human Geography
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Which type of diffusion is Hierarchical Diffusion?

  • Diffusion from a central place to surrounding areas
  • Diffusion that starts from a high-ranked location to lower-ranked locations (correct)
  • Diffusion that involves the movement of people
  • Diffusion that spreads rapidly to nearby areas

    • Which type of diffusion is Contagious Diffusion?

  • Diffusion that starts from a high-ranked location to lower-ranked locations
  • Diffusion that involves the movement of people
  • Diffusion from a central place to surrounding areas
  • Diffusion that spreads rapidly to nearby areas (correct)

    • Which type of diffusion is Relocation Diffusion?

  • Diffusion that involves the movement of people across barriers (correct)
  • Diffusion from a central place to surrounding areas
  • Diffusion that starts from a high-ranked location to lower-ranked locations
  • Diffusion that spreads rapidly to nearby areas

    • Which type of diffusion is Expansion Diffusion?

    <p>Diffusion from a central place to surrounding areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of diffusion is Stimulus Diffusion?

    <p>Diffusion that results in the creation of new products or ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Hierarchical Diffusion?

    <p>A type of diffusion that originates in a first-order location and moves down to second-order locations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Contagious Diffusion?

    <p>A type of diffusion that begins at a point of origin and then moves outward to nearby locations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Expansion Diffusion?

    <p>A type of diffusion that originates in a central place and expands outward in all directions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Relocation Diffusion?

    <p>A type of diffusion that begins at a point of origin and crosses a significant physical barrier.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Stimulus Diffusion?

    <p>A type of diffusion where a general principle stimulates the creation of new products or ideas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Cartography refer to?

    <p>The art or science of mapmaking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does abiotic mean?

    <p>Composed of nonliving or inorganic matter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Place?

    <p>A specific point on Earth, distinguished by a particular characteristic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does atmosphere refer to?

    <p>The thin layer of gases surrounding Earth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Region?

    <p>An area distinguished by a unique combination of trends or features.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does biosphere mean?

    <p>All living organisms on Earth, including plants and animals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Scale in geography?

    <p>The relationship between the portion of Earth being studied and Earth as a whole.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does biotic refer to?

    <p>Composed of living organisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Parallel in geography?

    <p>A circle drawn around the globe parallel to the equator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does climate mean?

    <p>The long-term average weather condition at a particular location.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Latitude refer to?

    <p>The numbering system used to indicate location north and south of the equator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does conservation mean?

    <p>The sustainable management of a natural resource.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Geographic Information System (GIS)?

    <p>A computer system that stores, organizes, analyzes, and displays geographic data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cultural ecology study?

    <p>A geographic approach that emphasizes human-environment relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Global Positioning System (GPS)?

    <p>A system that determines precise positions on Earth through satellites.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is ecology?

    <p>The scientific study of ecosystems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Prime Meridian?

    <p>The meridian designated as 0 degrees longitude.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ecosystem refer to?

    <p>A group of living organisms and the abiotic spheres with which they interact.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Humanistic Geography?

    <p>The study of different ways individuals form ideas about place.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is environmental determinism?

    <p>The study of how the physical environment caused human activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Toponym?

    <p>A name given to a portion of land.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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