| A | B |
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| culture | the total of knowledge, attitudes and behaviors shared by and passed on by the members of a specific group. |
| society | a group that shares a geographic region, a sense of identity, and a culture |
| ethnic group | a group that shares a language, customs, and a common heritage. |
| nnovation | taking existing technology and resources and creating something new to meet a need |
| diffusion | the spread of ideas, inventions or patterns of behavior |
| cultural hearth | a site of innovation from which basic ideas, materials, and technology diffuse to many cultures. |
| acculturation | a society changes because it accepts or adopts an innovation. |
| dialect | changes in speech patterns related to class, region, or other cultural changes. |
| religion | consists of a belief in a supernatural power or powers that are regarded as the creators and maintainers of the universe. |
| weather | the condition of the atmosphere at a particular location and time. |
| climate | weather conditions at a particular location over a long period of time. |
