Question 1

Why don't the political boundaries in Africa correspond with the ethnic group boundaries?

Accepted Answer

Most political boundaries in Africa are

Question 2

Give three examples of regional economic alliances from three continents.

Accepted Answer

Certainly! Here are three examples of re

Question 3

The Law of the Sea Convention contains provisions for all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) a 12-nautical mile limit for territorial waters over which states can exercise sovereignty. 
B) freedom of the high seas. 
C) 100-nautical mile exclusive economic zones. 
D) recognition of the deep seabed and its resources as the "common heritage of mankind." 
A) a 12-nautical mile limit for territorial waters over which states can exercise sovereignty. 
B) freedom of the high seas. 
C) 100-nautical mile exclusive economic zones. 
D) recognition of the deep seabed and its resources as the "common heritage of mankind."

Question 4

Discuss the problems created by the fragmentation of political power in metropolitan areas.What different problems are created by the reduction of such fragmentation?

Accepted Answer

Citizens cannot understand all the gover

Question 5

How do transportation and communication networks promote state cohesion?

Accepted Answer

A transport network fosters interaction

Question 6

Chile is an example of a(an)_______________ state.

Accepted Answer

A) prorupt 
B) elongated 
C) compact 
D) perforated 
A) prorupt 
B) elongated 
C) compact 
D) perforated

Question 7

The legislatures of most Western democracies are significantly unbalanced in favor of women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The number of independent states worldwide is shrinking with globalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Rio Grande,which forms part of the boundary between Mexico and the United States,is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) an artificial boundary. 
B) a water divide. 
C) a relic boundary. 
D) a natural boundary. 
A) an artificial boundary. 
B) a water divide. 
C) a relic boundary. 
D) a natural boundary.

Question 10

The number of independent states worldwide is

Accepted Answer

A) 50. 
B) 167. 
C) nearly 200. 
D) about 450. 
A) 50. 
B) 167. 
C) nearly 200. 
D) about 450.

Question 11

The location of electoral district boundaries can influence the outcome of elections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

NATO,NAFTA,and the European Union are all examples of

Accepted Answer

supranatur

Question 13

Switzerland is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A) stateless nation. 
B) nation-state. 
C) part-nation state. 
D) multinational state. 
A) stateless nation. 
B) nation-state. 
C) part-nation state. 
D) multinational state.

Question 14

Redistricting is an attempt to

Accepted Answer

A) draw boundaries so that each voting district has an equal number of voters. 
B) adjust boundaries of racially segregated school systems. 
C) end the overrepresentation of metropolitan districts in state legislatures. 
D) establish electoral districts that have roughly equal areas. 
A) draw boundaries so that each voting district has an equal number of voters. 
B) adjust boundaries of racially segregated school systems. 
C) end the overrepresentation of metropolitan districts in state legislatures. 
D) establish electoral districts that have roughly equal areas.

Question 15

All of the following usually help promote unity and national stability EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) cultural and language diversity. 
B) schools. 
C) a state church. 
D) armed forces. 
A) cultural and language diversity. 
B) schools. 
C) a state church. 
D) armed forces.

Question 16

Before 1988,the Soviet Union was an example of a

Accepted Answer

A) single nation and single state. 
B) part nation state. 
C) multinational state. 
D) stateless nation. 
A) single nation and single state. 
B) part nation state. 
C) multinational state. 
D) stateless nation.

Question 17

The western portion of the boundary between the United States and Canada is classified as

Accepted Answer

A) a superimposed boundary. 
B) an ethnographic boundary. 
C) a subsequent boundary. 
D) an antecedent boundary. 
A) a superimposed boundary. 
B) an ethnographic boundary. 
C) a subsequent boundary. 
D) an antecedent boundary.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of general acceptance of the Law of the Sea Convention?

Accepted Answer

A) Islands have become more significant. 
B) Many countries have a host of new neighbors. 
C) The EEZ lines result in overlapping claims. 
D) Companies have been licensed to exploit seabed resources. 
A) Islands have become more significant. 
B) Many countries have a host of new neighbors. 
C) The EEZ lines result in overlapping claims. 
D) Companies have been licensed to exploit seabed resources.

Question 19

Since World War II,coastal states have extended their seaward territorial claims

Accepted Answer

A) to control the exploitation of offshore fishing and mineral resources. 
B) because of world tensions and fear of naval attack. 
C) because of the desire to establish reliable shipping lanes between landmasses. 
D) to restrict offshore sources of marine pollution and to prohibit the flow of illegal drugs. 
A) to control the exploitation of offshore fishing and mineral resources. 
B) because of world tensions and fear of naval attack. 
C) because of the desire to establish reliable shipping lanes between landmasses. 
D) to restrict offshore sources of marine pollution and to prohibit the flow of illegal drugs.

Question 20

The original nucleus of a state that contains the capital city and area of densest population is called the

Accepted Answer

A) domain. 
B) primary area. 
C) core area. 
D) tributary area. 
A) domain. 
B) primary area. 
C) core area. 
D) tributary area.

Why don't the political boundaries in Africa correspond with the ethnic group boundaries?

Give three examples of regional economic alliances from three continents.

The Law of the Sea Convention contains provisions for all of the following EXCEPT

Discuss the problems created by the fragmentation of political power in metropolitan areas.What different problems are created by the reduction of such fragmentation?

How do transportation and communication networks promote state cohesion?

Chile is an example of a(an)_______________ state.

The legislatures of most Western democracies are significantly unbalanced in favor of women.

The number of independent states worldwide is shrinking with globalization.

The Rio Grande,which forms part of the boundary between Mexico and the United States,is an example of

The number of independent states worldwide is

The location of electoral district boundaries can influence the outcome of elections.

NATO,NAFTA,and the European Union are all examples of

Switzerland is an example of a

Redistricting is an attempt to

All of the following usually help promote unity and national stability EXCEPT

Before 1988,the Soviet Union was an example of a

The western portion of the boundary between the United States and Canada is classified as

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of general acceptance of the Law of the Sea Convention?

Since World War II,coastal states have extended their seaward territorial claims

The original nucleus of a state that contains the capital city and area of densest population is called the

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Exam 8: Political Geography

Why don't the political boundaries in Africa correspond with the ethnic group boundaries?

Give three examples of regional economic alliances from three continents.

The Law of the Sea Convention contains provisions for all of the following EXCEPT

Discuss the problems created by the fragmentation of political power in metropolitan areas.What different problems are created by the reduction of such fragmentation?

How do transportation and communication networks promote state cohesion?

Chile is an example of a(an)_______________ state.

The legislatures of most Western democracies are significantly unbalanced in favor of women.

The number of independent states worldwide is shrinking with globalization.

The Rio Grande,which forms part of the boundary between Mexico and the United States,is an example of

The number of independent states worldwide is

The location of electoral district boundaries can influence the outcome of elections.

NATO,NAFTA,and the European Union are all examples of

Switzerland is an example of a

Redistricting is an attempt to

All of the following usually help promote unity and national stability EXCEPT

Before 1988,the Soviet Union was an example of a

The western portion of the boundary between the United States and Canada is classified as

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of general acceptance of the Law of the Sea Convention?

Since World War II,coastal states have extended their seaward territorial claims

The original nucleus of a state that contains the capital city and area of densest population is called the

Introduction

Techniques of Geographic Analysis

Physical Geography: Landforms

Physical Geography: Weather and Climate

Population Geography

Cultural Geography

Human Interaction

Economic Geography: Agriculture and Primary Activities

Economic Geography: Manufacturing and Services

An Urban World

The Geography of Natural Resources

Human Impact on the Environment

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