AP Human Geo 3.4

 The term “cultural diffusion” refers to the

spread of an idea or innovation from its source

Chinese porcelain was highly valued in Europe for its beauty, style, and durability. However, imported porcelain from China was very expensive. Crafters in Germany and England developed new methods of making porcelain using feldspar and bone rather than the kaolin that was used in China. This new porcelain was viewed as having similar quality to Chinese porcelain, and the new methods continued to be used in Europe.

Stimulus diffusion, because the Europeans adapted a Chinese concept to fit their own needs

Sometimes a diffusion process encounters barriers that slow or stop the spread of an innovation. Which of the following is an example of such a barrier?

lack of infrastructure to support a new technology

According to the figure, which of the following choices best describes the changes in interaction as distance increases?

It decreases.

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the concept of hierarchical diffusion?

The increasing sales of clothing brands endorsed by professional athletes to customers in Europe

Which of the following language-location pairs best exemplifies the process of relocation diffusion of language in the twentieth century?

Hmong in the United States

The spread of specialty coffee shops across the United States in the 1990s is an example of

hierarchical diffusion

The spread of the use of chopsticks into Southeast Asian countries with the influx of Chinese immigrants is an example of which of the following concepts?

Relocation diffusion

The diffusion pattern of Walmart stores, which have spread from small towns to large cities throughout the United States, is an example of

reverse hierarchical diffusion

A popular American hamburger chain successfully entered the fast-food market in India by altering the menu to include vegetarian burgers instead of hamburgers made with beef. This example can best be described as

stimulus diffusion

Tikka masala is an Indian-style food that has gained popularity in the United Kingdom, despite being less common in India. Which of the following processes led to the spread of this food?

Relocation diffusion