Question 1

The term culture refers to which of the following?

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Culture is broadly defined as the way of life of a society's members, encompassing their customs, beliefs, values, and symbols that they accept, generally without thinking about them, and that are passed along by communication and imitation from one generation to the next.

Question 2

American geographer Preston James wrote about which of the following human divisions in his 1964 book One World Divided?

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Preston James discussed the division of the world based on cultural differences in his book "One World Divided."

Question 3

Which term refers to areas with a degree of homogeneity in cultural characteristics or areas with similar cultural landscapes?

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Cultural regions are defined by areas that share similar cultural characteristics or cultural landscapes, making them distinct from surrounding areas.

Question 4

Delimiting formal cultural regions requires decisions on which of the following points?

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Delimiting formal cultural regions involves decisions on criteria for inclusion, the date or time period relevant to the study, the spatial scale at which the region is defined, and the specific boundary lines that demarcate the region. These factors are essential for accurately defining and understanding the extent and characteristics of a cultural region.

Question 5

Which historian identified civilizations as responses to the environment, both past and present?

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Question 6

Who were the first geographers to attempt to delimit world regions?

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Question 7

North America can be subdivided into 13 regions based on which of the following criteria?

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North America can be subdivided into regions based on a variety of criteria including physical and economic differences, culture, broad regional themes, and the subjective "feeling" of each region. These factors collectively influence the distinct identity and characteristics of each region.

Question 8

Which of the following is a concept based on the likely importance of the initial occupancy of an area in determining later landscapes?

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The concept of "First effective settlement" is based on the idea that the initial occupancy of an area plays a crucial role in shaping its later landscapes and development patterns. This concept suggests that the characteristics and culture of the first effective settlers have a lasting impact on the region.

Question 9

How many cultural regions can Canada be divided into?

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Canada can be divided into 5 cultural regions: Atlantic Canada, Quebec, Ontario, the Prairies, and British Columbia.

Question 10

Which of the following is the core region of Canada, with most of the people, the largest cities, major industry, and intensive agriculture?

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The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Lowlands is the core region of Canada, characterized by its dense population, major cities, significant industrial activities, and intensive agricultural practices. This area benefits from fertile soil, a favorable climate, and proximity to waterways, which have historically facilitated trade and transportation, contributing to its economic and demographic significance.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an element of homeland, according to Nostrand and Estaville (1993)?

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Landscapes are not an element of homeland, according to Nostrand and Estaville (1993).

Question 12

Which of the following terms are defined as "the feelings of dislike, anxiety, fear, or suffering associated with particular places and landscapes"?

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Topophobia refers to the negative emotions or feelings such as fear, anxiety, or dislike that individuals associate with specific places or landscapes. This contrasts with topophilia, which denotes a strong affection for particular places.

Question 13

How many named vernacular regions can America be divided into, according to Zelinsky (1980)?

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Question 14

One of the most important changes in human history was the shift to which of the following?

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Question 15

Which of the following terms refers to changes in technology, organization, and ideology that permit sound relationships to develop between humans and their physical environment?

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Cultural adaptation refers to the changes in technology, organization, and ideology that allow for a harmonious relationship between humans and their environment. This involves adjusting and modifying cultural practices to better fit with the surrounding physical conditions.

Question 16

The sphere of a cultural region is understood to be which of the following?

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Question 17

The domain of a cultural region refers to which of the following?

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The domain of a cultural region refers to the area where the culture is dominant, indicating the primary geographical extent where cultural traits such as language, religion, and social practices are most strongly expressed.

Question 18

Who is associated with the core, domain, and sphere model?

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Donald Meinig is associated with the core, domain, and sphere model in cultural geography.

Question 19

Which of the following is an element of a typical Mormon town plan?

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Mormon town plans typically feature a grid street pattern, central areas designated for church and educational buildings, half-acre in size lots for individual families, and wide streets to accommodate various forms of transportation and community activities. These elements were part of Joseph Smith's Plat of the City of Zion, which influenced the layout of Mormon settlements in the American West.

Question 20

The Mormons, who first arrived near Salt Lake City in 1847, are associated with which of the following?

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The Mormons, upon arriving near Salt Lake City, established settlements heavily influenced by their church, implemented a high degree of uniformity in landscape change to suit their needs, engaged in arable agriculture to sustain their communities, and developed extensive networks of irrigation ditches to support their farming in the arid environment.

Quiz 4: Geographies of Culture and Landscape