GEOG101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Cultural Landscape, Diffusion Of Innovations, Baseball Cap

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Geography and Environmental Management
• Course: GEOG101
• Professor: Brent Doberstein

Document Summary

Cultural geography is the study of both the distribution and diffusion of culture traits and how the culture modifies the landscape around us. Culture is not inherited; it is taught to children as they grow up. Culture region: when an area shares a large number of culture traits. Culture realms: based on a few broad cultural similarities. Individual culture traits are often related: ex. the common practices of giving employees sundays off is a culture trait of the. Us and that the majority of american are christians. Cultural complex: when several culture traits are related: a bundle of culture traits that have something in common, ex. Us and canadian culture relates to the importance of the automobile. For most americans, cares are a source of status and prestige. Many people drive nice cars as a symbol of their place in society.