18 (D)

evaluate the spread of cultural traits to find examples of cultural convergence and divergence such as the spread of democratic ideas, U.S.-based fast-food franchises, the English language, technology, or

global sports.

Which of the following is likely to encourage cultural divergence?

A geographic isolation

B access to technology

C improved transportation

D improved communications

Which is most likely to increase the demand for U.S. fast-food in a South American town?

A civil war

B history books

C political speeches

D televisions

The McDonald's food restaurant frequently changes and adapts its menu to the tastes and cultural values of the region in which they open a franchise. This best represents which geographic concept?

A absolute location

B cultural convergence

C kosher food laws

D cultural divergence

In order to solve communication problems between airline pilots and control towers around the world all of them must speak -, no matter where they are in the world.

A French

B Latin

C English

D Chinese

The growth of soccer leagues, and the number of children playing in them, has grown rapidly in the United States in the past 20 years. Which concept best explains this?

A absolute location

B cultural convergence

C FiFa

D cultural divergence