Question

What is cultural diffusion?(2 points)

the attempt to eliminate cultural differences between groups

the loss of cultural traditions over time

the spreading of cultural traditions and customs from one group to another
Which type of movement has occurred significantly in Washington over the last 50 years?(2 points)

Washingtonians have moved into suburban areas.

Native tribes have moved onto reservations away from growing cities.

Washingtonians have moved into major urban centers causing rapid growth to already large cities.
How has technology affected Washington?(2 points)

It has prevented the sharing of ideas.

It has brought engineers from other countries, introducing new cultures to Washington.

It has decreased Washington's ability to trade with Canada.
What defines a geographical region?(2 points)

migration of people from urban to rural areas

shared characteristics of culture, climate, language, or trade

shared ideas to advance technological innovation
Which geographical theme asks how people depend upon and affect their environment?(2 points)

movement

place

human-environmental interaction
The breakup of Pangea, ice ages, and volcanoes have had a significant effect on Washington's geography over the last several million years. (2 points)

True

False
Which three characterize Seattle, WA as a place?(3 points)

112 miles south of Canadian border

north of Tacoma

Puget Sound

Pike Place Market

the Space Needle
What was the Growth Management Act, and how did it affect Washington State?(2 points)

A law passed to encourage rapid urban development and expansion across Washington.

A law designed to manage population growth by protecting natural resources and preventing urban sprawl.

A federal law requiring Washington to reduce its population growth.
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Answer 1

1) What is cultural diffusion?
- the spreading of cultural traditions and customs from one group to another

2) Which type of movement has occurred significantly in Washington over the last 50 years?
- Washingtonians have moved into suburban areas.

3) How has technology affected Washington?
- It has brought engineers from other countries, introducing new cultures to Washington.

4) What defines a geographical region?
- shared characteristics of culture, climate, language, or trade

5) Which geographical theme asks how people depend upon and affect their environment?
- human-environmental interaction

6) The breakup of Pangea, ice ages, and volcanoes have had a significant effect on Washington's geography over the last several million years.
- True

7) Which three characterize Seattle, WA as a place?
- Puget Sound
- Pike Place Market
- the Space Needle

8) What was the Growth Management Act, and how did it affect Washington State?
- A law designed to manage population growth by protecting natural resources and preventing urban sprawl.