Question

17 which of the following is an example of hierarchical diffusion? a the spread of ideas on the internet b monks spreading christianity throughout europe c influenza spreading throughout south america d rap music spreading to specific cities throughout the us

Explanation:

Hierarchical diffusion is the spread of ideas or innovations from higher - level (more influential, larger) places or groups to lower - level ones, often in a structured, hierarchical way (e.g., from big cities to smaller cities).

• Option A: The spread of ideas on the internet is more like contagious diffusion (spreading rapidly and widely, often without a hierarchical pattern).
• Option B: Monks spreading Christianity throughout Europe is more of a relocation diffusion (spread through the movement of people - the monks).
• Option C: Influenza spreading throughout South America is contagious diffusion (a disease spreading through contact, without a hierarchical structure).
• Option D: Rap music spreading to specific cities throughout the US follows a hierarchical pattern. It likely starts in major, influential cities (like New York, Los Angeles) and then spreads to other cities, with the major cities being the higher - level nodes in the hierarchy of diffusion.

Answer:

D. Rap music spreading to specific cities throughout the US