Political Geography Review

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An area organized into an independent political unit is a

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state

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A state is a synonym for a

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country

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A _________________________ contains two or more ethnic groups with traditions of self-determination.

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multinational state

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When a state has __________________, it means it had control over its internal affairs without interference from other states. It is independent.

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sovereignty

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Kosovo might not be considered a sovereign state because

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Serbia, Russia, and many other countries do not recognize its sovereignty.

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The attempt by one country to force its political control over another territory is

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colonialism

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Physical boundaries often used to separate states include all but which of the following? deserts, mountains, rivers

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geometry

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A straight line boundary is known as a _____ boundary.

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Geometric

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A country that has no access to water is a ___ country.

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Landlocked

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What does NATO stand for?

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization