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Praxis 5904 Geography, Anthropology, and Sociology/ Kathleen Jasper Questions and Answers Latest Version Graded A+
What is the study of human societies, cultures, and their development called?✔✔ Anthropology
What geographic term describes a region where two tectonic plates meet and cause earthquakes?✔✔ A fault line
Which social institution is responsible for teaching norms and knowledge to children?✔✔ Education
What is the term for a group of people living in the same place with a shared culture?✔✔ A community
What does the term "cultural diffusion" mean?✔✔ The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another 1 / 3
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In geography, what is the name for a large area of flat land elevated high above sea level?✔✔ A plateau
What is the anthropological term for the practice of tracing family lineage through the mother’s side?✔✔ Matrilineal descent
How does sociology define "social stratification"?✔✔ The division of society into classes based on wealth, power, or status
What is the name for a natural boundary such as a mountain range or river that separates two regions?✔✔ A physical boundary
What do geographers call the measurement of the distance north or south of the Equator?✔✔ Latitude
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Which branch of anthropology studies fossils and ancient human remains?✔✔ Paleoanthropology
What term describes a social group of people with shared ancestry, culture, language, and history?✔✔ An ethnic group
What is the name of the process by which humans modify the environment to meet their needs?✔✔ Cultural adaptation
What is a common characteristic of hunter-gatherer societies?✔✔ They rely on wild plants and animals for food
In sociology, what is a "norm"?✔✔ A social rule or expectation about behavior
What geographic feature often forms natural barriers affecting migration and trade?✔✔ Mountains
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