Question

Which of the following is the best definition of a formal region?

a region defined by a uniting purpose, process, or function, including educational, economic, or civic purposes
a region with a clear political or physical boundary or set of shared characteristics
a contiguous area on Earth’s surface, with either a formal or loosely defined boundary, characterized by one or more similarities that make it distinct from other areas
a region defined by how it is perceived by people, either by those within the region or by outsiders

Answer 1

Which of the following best describes how cultural landscapes and patterns are influenced by innovation?

Innovation makes art more unique to culture.
Innovation causes culture to spread and change quickly.
Innovation causes culture to be learned.
Innovation causes one power to overthrow another to force cultural characteristics on the dominated group. 

Answer 2

Which option provides the best analysis of how cultural characteristics can link regions?

Globalization has led to cultural diffusion, which often creates cultural links between distant places through popular culture.
Only regions with the same religion have maintained cultural ties with each other, leading to distinct regional alliances.
The process of cultural diffusion has led to the destruction of local cultures, replacing them with global cultural characteristics.
Regions where people practice the same religion are also linked by common languages.

Answer 3

Which of the following options best analyzes how language can be a divisive force in states where most people speak the same language?

Stark cultural differences between dialect groups often lead to violent clashes as one group seeks independence.
The development of pidgin languages creates tension between dialect groups that can lead to political competition.
The adoption of an official language can create tensions between people who speak different dialects, leading to conflict.
Despite speaking the same language, regional dialects can reinforce cultural differences and influence migration.

Answer 4

Are these correct?

Answer 5

a region with a clear political or physical boundary or set of shared characteristics

Answer 6

Innovation causes culture to spread and change quickly.

Answer 7

Globalization has led to cultural diffusion, which often creates cultural links between distant places through popular culture.

Answer 8

Despite speaking the same language, regional dialects can reinforce cultural differences and influence migration.