Types of Diffusion - AP Human Geography

Relocation diffusion. Yoga practices spread through immigrant communities.

Contagious diffusion. Ideas spread through communication, not migration.

The spread of cuisine across different regions. Food traditions spread through migration and trade.

Trends spread from fashion capitals to other areas. Fashion flows from prestigious cities to other areas.

An idea spreads widely from the point of origin. Ideas spread outward while remaining at the source.

The process by which a characteristic spreads across space. Geographic spread of features, ideas, or innovations.

The spread of an idea through the physical movement of people. People carry ideas when they migrate to new places.

Spread of ideas from smaller units to larger units. Ideas flow upward from grassroots to elite levels.

Walmart stores spreading from rural to urban areas. Business model spreads from rural origins to cities.

Contagious diffusion. Direct contact enables rapid widespread transmission.

Stimulus diffusion. Original idea is changed to fit new cultural contexts.

The spread of languages through migration. People carry languages when they migrate permanently.

Spread of ideas through a structured or ranked order. Ideas flow through power structures and status levels.

Stimulus diffusion. Technology concepts are adapted to different markets.

Contagious diffusion. Diseases spread through direct person-to-person contact.

Facilitates rapid contagious diffusion of ideas. Digital platforms enable instant global idea transmission.

Hierarchical diffusion. Religion spreads through established authority structures.

Relocation diffusion. Migrant communities create diverse cultural neighborhoods.

Stimulus diffusion. Japanese food concept adapted to Western tastes.

Adoption of smartphone technology, but with different features. Basic technology concept spreads but with local adaptations.

The spread of a new agricultural technique. New farming methods spread while staying at origin.

Enables the spread of ideas and innovations worldwide. Ideas and innovations spread across global networks.

Adapting a business model to fit local markets. Core business idea modified for different cultures.

The spread of an idea through the physical movement of people. People carry ideas when they migrate to new places.

The rapid spread of a viral video on social media. Ideas spread rapidly through networks without hierarchy.

Spread of an idea from persons or nodes of authority. Ideas flow from influential centers to less influential areas.

Stimulus diffusion. Core concept is adopted but adapted to local conditions.

The idea spreads outward from the origin, growing continuously. Ideas remain at origin while spreading outward continuously.

Relocation diffusion. Cultural practices move with migrating populations.