In a six-square-block tract of downtown Boston, it is possible to purchase a bagel with cream cheese, dine on raw fish in a sushi bar, or grab a slice of pizza from a street vendor. This variety of food choices illustrates the process of __________.
A) cultural lag
B) discovery
C) cultural relativism
D) diffusion

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Diffusion refers to the spread of cultural traits or ideas from one society to another. The variety of food choices in this six-square-block tract of downtown Boston reflects the diffusion of different cultural foods and culinary practices from various parts of the world.

In a Six-Square-Block Tract of Downtown Boston, It Is Possible