Unit 3:Change
Unit 3 Change
In this unit, you will learn
about the factors that cause
changes in human geography.
Source: Mastering the TEKS in World Geography
UNIT III – ChangeTerms
diffusionspatial exchangeColumbian Exchangecultural convergencecultural divergencepandemicstraditional ways
cultural diffusiongenocideterrorismtechnologytechnological innovationGPSGISdesalinization
Essential Question:
How does the spatial diffusion of ideas, products, and traits lead to change, including cultural divergence and convergence?
diffusion
Refers to how something spreads.
Source: Mastering the TEKS in World Geography
Cultural convergence :
occurs when different cultures exchange ideas and become more
similar.
Source: Mastering the TEKS in World Geography
Cultural divergence :
occurs when different cultural influences cause and area to divide into
separate parts.
Source: Mastering the TEKS in World Geography
Physical barriers :mountains, oceans, seas, deserts and rivers can slow down or
prohibit cultural exchange between areas.
Source: Mastering the TEKS in World Geography
term:
The definition.
Source: Merriam – Webster Dictionary
Source: Mastering the TEKS in World Geography
Source: Our World Today
Source: Yahoo Kids Dictionary
SourcesNew World Encyclopedia http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Civilization
TEA Vocabulary
Merriam-Webster Dictionary : http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary
Yahoo Kids Dictionary http://kids.yahoo.com/reference/dictionary/english/search?query=political+science
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