Cultural landscape can be defined as

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(A) the types of art, music, dance, and theater practiced in a particular region
(B) the ways that people in differing cultures perceive the environment
(C) the forms superimposed on the physical environment by the activities of humans
(D) the diversity of distinctive cultures within a particular geographic area
(E) a particular area within a geographic region dedicated to cultural activities
2. An ethnic neighborhood is best described as which of the following?
(A) An involuntary community where people with similar values reside
(B) A rural community where people with similar backgrounds are required to live
(C) A voluntary urban community where people of similar origin reside
(D) An area in the inner city where certain groups are forced to live
(E) A city neighborhood that is undergoing population change due to immigration
3.

SWEDISH ETHNICITY IN MINNESOTA

Source: United States Census Bureau

In the late nineteenth century, a large proportion of Swedish immigrants that came to the United States settled in
rural areas of Minnesota. Descendants of these communities remain in Minnesota today, as shown on the map.
Which of the following best describes the pattern of Swedish-American ethnicity within Minnesota’s cultural
landscape?

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(A) A diffused pattern of Swedish ethnicity evenly distributed across the state
(B) A clustered pattern of Swedish ethnicity
(C) A Swedish ethnic majority in the northern half of the state
(D) A Swedish ethnic majority throughout the state
(E) A single remnant area with a high percentage of Swedish ethnicity

Answer 1

1. Cultural landscape can be defined as
   (C) the forms superimposed on the physical environment by the activities of humans.
   Cultural landscapes reflect the relationship between human culture and the physical environment, showcasing how human activities shape and alter the natural landscape.

2. An ethnic neighborhood is best described as which of the following?
   (C) A voluntary urban community where people of similar origin reside.
   Ethnic neighborhoods typically form when individuals of similar ethnic backgrounds choose to live in proximity to one another, fostering a sense of community and shared culture.

3. Which of the following best describes the pattern of Swedish-American ethnicity within Minnesota’s cultural landscape?
   (B) A clustered pattern of Swedish ethnicity.
   Given that a large proportion of Swedish immigrants settled in specific rural areas, this would indicate a clustered pattern rather than evenly distributed or majority patterns throughout the state.