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 spreads from higher - order to lower - order places or from influential groups to others. Option A: Internet - based idea spread is more like contagious diffusion (widespread, rapid, no hierarchy). Option B: Monks spreading Christianity is relocation diffusion (movement of people spreading culture). Option C: Influenza spread is contagious diffusion (disease spread through contact, no hierarchy). Option D: Rap music spreading to specific cities (starting from influential urban centers, then to other cities) follows hierarchical diffusion as it spreads from more influential (in terms of music culture) cities to others.

Answer:

D. Rap music spreading to specific cities throughout the US