Exam 2: Geographies of Cultural Difference: One World or Many

The distribution of indigenous peoples within the United States reflects the country's traditional west-to-east movement of European settlers.

The Transylvania region is located in:

In general, the United States has refused to give refuge to the Sudanese diaspora.

An indigenous group that has detailed understanding of local climate systems, water cycles, and species biodiversity can adapt that environment to their needs in sophisticated ways. They might not be able to do the same in a different environment because indigenous technical knowledge is:

Houses of the Ndebele region in Africa are noted for their:

When McDonald's alters its menu to suit local tastes, this is an example of homogenization of culture.

Which of the following is both an amenity landscape AND a working landscape?

A ranchette is a parcel of land and a house that can be self-sustaining throughout difficult economic times.

Which of the following is an example of nature in popular culture?

The winners of beauty pageants are often thought to embody a nation's essential qualities.

Lacrosse is quite common west of the Rocky Mountains.

Folk architecture is a relic form of the cultural landscape of North America.

The decision by the city of Chicago to highlight the neighborhood of Boystown reflects:

The most vigorous debates over the use of land in the Sierra Nevada range are over economic issues, not cultural values expressed in the landscape.

Many of the sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) can be traced back to folk traditions in specific places.

In agroforestry systems, women are generally responsible for planting and weeding, while men are responsible for clearing and cultivation.

A shopping mall might be classified as a(n):

An indigenous group who grows and hunts most of their own food and trades food surpluses and handmade goods to supplement their diets with foods unavailable locally is an example of a:

The decorated farmhouses of Hälsingland are made of:

-The type of house pictured here is a(n):