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## Environmental Determinism and Possibilism 38. **Environmental Determinism:** The belief that the environment (e.g., climate, topography) is the primary factor shaping human societies and cultures. 39. **Possibilism:** The idea that while the environment may limit human choices, it does not determ...

## Environmental Determinism and Possibilism 38. **Environmental Determinism:** The belief that the environment (e.g., climate, topography) is the primary factor shaping human societies and cultures. 39. **Possibilism:** The idea that while the environment may limit human choices, it does not determine them. ## Scales of Analysis 40. **Global:** A worldwide scale, encompassing the entire planet. 41. **Regional:** A scale that focuses on a specific geographic region, such as North America or Europe. 42. **National:** A scale that focuses on a single country. 43. **Local:** A small-scale scale that focuses on a specific city, town, or neighborhood.