LEC 5 - Geography of Culture Flashcards
1
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Culture
A
The way of life of the members of a society
- Values, beliefs, worldviews, lifestyles
- Our own culture is hard to see because it’s natural
2
Q
Cultural artifacts
A
Tangible things tell us about intangible things to teach us about culture
3
Q
Cultural region
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An area with a degree of homogeneity in cultural characteristics
4
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Hearth Area
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Where a cultural activity emerges or is most concentrated
5
Q
Sub-culture
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Values, beliefs and lifestyle of a minority group
6
Q
Sub-culture example
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Punk culture
7
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Cultural Adaptation
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Adjustment by people and cultures to the challenges posed by the physical environment
8
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Cultural Landscape
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The outcome of interactions between people and their environments
