Question 1

Hotels,fast-food restaurants,and other franchises encourage a uniform appearance on the landscape to promote product recognition.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Culture refers to a habit that is widely adopted by a group of people.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which statement best captures the conflicts between folk and popular culture?

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A)   Folk culture is threatened by popular culture more than the reverse.
B)   Popular culture is threatened by folk culture more than the reverse.
C)   Folk and popular culture represent equal threats to one another.
D)   Folk traditions may produce more uniform landscapes.
E)   Globalization promotes diverse food preferences.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Folk culture is more likely than popular culture to vary from time to time at a given place.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Organized spectator sports represent folk cultures since they commonly originate from anonymous hearths.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In general,folk culture is more likely to cause greater uniformity on the landscape than popular culture.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 7

What is one of the major differences in the process of diffusion of popular culture compared to a folk custom?

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Popular customs diffuse more r...

Question 8

The current distribution of soccer demonstrates that

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A)   a folk custom can become part of a popular culture.
B)   all sports are examples of folk culture.
C)   television has infused all sports into popular culture.
D)   American football is also an example of a folk culture.
E)   sport is more important in less developed countries.F) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 9

Folk clothing styles sometimes create controversy where popular clothing preferences dominate.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In what ways do folk cultures respond differently than popular cultures to variations in the local physical environment?

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Folk cultures and popular cultures respond differently to variations in the local physical environment in several ways.

Firstly, folk cultures tend to have a deeper connection to the local physical environment and often rely on traditional knowledge and practices to adapt to changes. This can include agricultural techniques, building materials, and resource management that have been passed down through generations. In contrast, popular cultures may be more inclined to rely on modern technology and globalized solutions to address environmental variations.

Secondly, folk cultures often have a more sustainable and harmonious relationship with the local physical environment. They may have developed practices that are in tune with the natural rhythms and resources of the area, such as seasonal farming or fishing techniques. Popular cultures, on the other hand, may be more likely to exploit the environment for economic gain without considering long-term consequences.

Additionally, folk cultures may have a stronger sense of community and collective responsibility towards the local physical environment. This can lead to more collaborative and consensus-based decision-making processes when it comes to environmental issues. In contrast, popular cultures may prioritize individualism and consumerism, which can result in a more fragmented and competitive approach to environmental challenges.

Overall, the responses of folk cultures and popular cultures to variations in the local physical environment are shaped by their respective values, traditions, and relationships with the natural world. Understanding these differences can be crucial for developing effective and culturally sensitive environmental policies and initiatives.

Question 11

Regional housing styles in the U.S.are becoming more distinct than before.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Why do promoters of popular customs,such as fast-food restaurants,seek to create a uniform landscape appearance?

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Question 13

The highest concentration of golf courses within the United States is in the Sunbelt.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Rapid diffusion of popular culture

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A)   encourages people in different places to adopt different customs.
B)   depends on modern communication systems.
C)   is an example of relocation diffusion.
D)   conserves resources.
E)   all of the aboveF) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

Rapid increases in television ownership have been observed most recently in

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A)   Asia and Latin America.
B)   Australia and New Zealand.
C)   Europe and Russia.
D)   Africa and the Middle East.
E)   Canada and the United States.F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

The distribution of the subjects of art in the Himalayas shows how folk cultures

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A)   always paint religious subjects.
B)   are influenced by distinctive vegetation, climate, and religion.
C)   avoid painting animate objects.
D)   typically paint scenes of nature but not people.
E)   abandon customary forms with migration.F) A) and D)
G) B) and C) B

Question 17

The use of a horse and buggy by the Amish in the United States is an example of a

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A)   folk culture.
B)   habit.
C)   popular culture.
D)   taboo.
E)   technological innovation.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Lacrosse was adopted by European immigrants

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A)   who didn't have smooth playing fields to roll balls along.
B)   from Iroquois players.
C)   working in factories.
D)   attending college in the American Northeast.
E)   wanted to invent a new sport.F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 19

The ability to produce wine depends a lot on climate.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Although folk cultures have the same process of origin as popular culture,they have a more limited process of diffusion.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Folk and Popular Culture

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Culture refers to a habit that is widely adopted by a group of people.

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Which statement best captures the conflicts between folk and popular culture?

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Folk culture is more likely than popular culture to vary from time to time at a given place.

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Organized spectator sports represent folk cultures since they commonly originate from anonymous hearths.

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In general,folk culture is more likely to cause greater uniformity on the landscape than popular culture.

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Why do promoters of popular customs,such as fast-food restaurants,seek to create a uniform landscape appearance?

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The highest concentration of golf courses within the United States is in the Sunbelt.

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