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Question 5 • World Geography Studies

Why has American culture spread to people around the world?

Answer
A
English is a lingua franca commonly spoken in many countries.
B
People combine their cultural traditions with Western influences.
C
The US is a multicultural society with many languages.
D
Cultural traditions from other countries are practiced in the US.

Explanation

English is used as a common language, or lingua franca, among people who speak different native languages. Because many people around the world learn and use English, they encounter American media, ideas, and cultural products more easily. The other choices describe cultural diversity or cultural exchange, but do not directly explain how American culture spreads worldwide.

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