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AP Human Geography Flashcards: Contemporary Causes Of Diffusion

Study Contemporary Causes Of Diffusion in AP Human Geography with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What role do diasporas play in diffusion?

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Spread their culture to new areas. Migrant communities maintain and transmit cultural traditions.

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AP Human Geography: Cultural Patterns and Processes

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Secondary-source excerpt (globalization and media): Contemporary cultural diffusion often follows a hierarchical pattern online: trends originate with accounts that have large followings, brand partnerships, or celebrity status, then spread to smaller creators and everyday users through reposts and challenges. Platform algorithms can reinforce this by recommending content from already-prominent sources, giving some groups disproportionate influence over what becomes "global." Which diffusion pattern and contemporary cause are most consistent with the excerpt?
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