Geographers study cultural traits, ideas, and practices and their diffusion across space and in places. These traits, ideas, and practices can change through a variety of processes.
A. Describe TWO ways that advances in technology have contributed to similarities between the cultural landscapes shown in Image 1 and Image 2.
B. Explain how increased Internet access throughout the world contributes to cultural convergence.
C. Describe a process by which an ethnic food can become a widespread popular menu item in restaurants.
D. Explain the degree to which the process of acculturation affects the cultural landscapes of New York City and Tokyo.
E. Explain a possible limitation of comparing Image 1 and Image 2 to understand the population growth and composition of New York City and Tokyo.