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 – Change
Terms
diffusion
spatial exchange
Columbian Exchange
cultural convergence
cultural divergence
pandemics
traditional ways
cultural diffusion
genocide
terrorism
technology
technological innovation
GPS
GIS
desalinization
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: Yahoo Kids Dictionary
Source: Mastering the TEKS in World Geography
Source: Merriam – Webster Dictionary
Source: Our World Today
Sources
New 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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