Distinguish between invention, innovation, and cultural diffusion
What will be an ideal response?
ANS: Invention is a new combination of existing cultural features; innovation is change brought about by a recombination of existing cultural features; and cultural diffusion is the spreading of a cultural trait from one society to another.
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A. marginal areas. B. alluvial desert. C. hilly flanks. D. desert oases. E. high plateau.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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