Question

​​When considering how human characteristics of a place contribute to its identity, which of these characteristics is most likely to contribute to place identity?(1 point)
Responses

​​common language spoken​
​​common language spoken​

​​people over six feet tall​
​​people over six feet tall​

​​the way a person maintains the inside of their house​
​​the way a person maintains the inside of their house​

​​the sports teens play in their neighborhood
Answer
When considering how physical characteristics of a place contribute to its identity, which of these characteristics is most likely to contribute to place identity?(1 point)
Responses

​​mountains​
​​mountains​

​​street signs​
​​street signs​

​​use of electronics​
​​use of electronics​

​​vegetables people eat​
​​vegetables people eat​
Answer
What is the proportion between measurements on the map and of those on the ground called?(1 point)
Responses

ratio
ratio

distance
distance

scale
scale

area
Answer
Use the table to answer the question.

Houston, Texas: 2020 Population
Ethnicity Percent of Population
Hispanic or Latino 44.5
White 24.1
Black 22.8
Asian 6.9
Two or More Races 7.0
The table provides evidence that could be cited to support which of the following statements?

(1 point)
Responses

Houston is rapidly becoming a very diverse city.
Houston is rapidly becoming a very diverse city.

Asian people living in Houston have a lower median income than the national average.
Asian people living in Houston have a lower median income than the national average.

White people make up a majority of the population of Houston.
White people make up a majority of the population of Houston.

Hispanics are the single largest ethnic group in Houston.
Answer
What is cultural diffusion?(1 point)
Responses

the location where new cultural practices originate
the location where new cultural practices originate

an area where most places share similar attributes in comparison with the surrounding areas
an area where most places share similar attributes in comparison with the surrounding areas

the spreading of culture over space to other locations through communication, trade, and migration
the spreading of culture over space to other locations through communication, trade, and migration

the disappearance of a culture over time
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The characteristic most likely to contribute to place identity is **common language spoken**. Language is a significant aspect of cultural identity and fosters communication and connection among community members, thereby shaping the overall identity of the place.
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The characteristic most likely to contribute to place identity is **mountains**. Physical features like mountains can define the landscape, influence the culture, activities, and lifestyle of the people in the area, and are often associated with specific identities, traditions, and histories of a place.
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The proportion between measurements on the map and those on the ground is called **scale**.
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The table provides evidence that could be cited to support the statement: **Hispanics are the single largest ethnic group in Houston.** The data shows that Hispanic or Latino individuals make up 44.5% of the population, which is higher than any other ethnic group listed.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
Cultural diffusion is **the spreading of culture over space to other locations through communication, trade, and migration**.