What are some of the differences between folk and popular culture? Folk culture is usually homogenous in ethnicity, and pop culture can vary greatly. Folk culture is in more rural areas and have a smaller population than pop culture. Folk culture is also more consistent in what they do, Pop culture changes very often.
(List at least 3 difference comparing folk and popular culture)
How is folk culture diffused differently than pop culture? Folk culture is diffused by relocation diffusion and Pop culture is diffused by Hierarchiel diffusion.
List some folk and then popular culture sport activities: Folk sports include lacrosse, horseback riding and archery. Pop culture sports include football, basketball, baseball
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How does the physical environment influence a regions culture? (think of examples) The physical environment affects a region’s culture by the crops that are able to be grown. For instance, potatoes are very important to Irish culture and are grown predominantly in Ireland.
List several examples of folk foods and popular foods:Folk – Baklava (Turkish), borsche (Russian), haggis (English), tripe (English), couscous (Greek), and curry (Indian). Popular – Hamburgers, French fries, BBQ, hot dogs, sub sandwiches, and soda.
Why are some foods "taboo"? Some foods are taboo because some people abstain from for religious, cultural or hygienic reasons.
List some examples of folk housing housing:Some examples of folk housing include New England, two chimney, salt box, Cape Cod, and front gable and wing housing styles.
How is building material and design related to the physical environment? Building material and design are related to the physical environment by the resources available and the climate. For example, in climates with a lot of snow, roofs are going to be steep.
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How has popular culture affected our landscapes? (list several examples:)
How many television sets did the world