Types of Boundaries

Front

Boundary imposed on an area by a conquering or colonizing power that is unconcerned about pre-existing cultural patterns. It ignores the existing cultures and is usually established by a higher authority to satisfy the demands of a super power.

Back

Superimposed

Front

This is an example of which type of boundary? Options: Subsequent, Symmetric, Geometric, Cultural, Physical

Back

Geometric

Front

These boundaries are drawn before a significant number of people actually live in the territory. The Western states of the US would be an example of this.

Back

Antecedent

Front

Imperialism in Africa would be an example of which type of boundary? Options: Cultural, Antecedent, Frontier, Superimposed, Geographic

Back

Superimposed

Front

This type of boundary are drawn because of mountains, deserts, or bodies of water.

Back

Geographic

Front

A boundary that has ceased to function but can still be detected on the cultural landscape. It no longer exists as an international boundary.

Back

Relic

Front

A boundary that coincides with languages or ethnicities on a map or geometric straight lines on a map.

Back

Cultural

Front

The 49th parallel separating the US and Canada in an uninhabited area would be an example of which type of boundary?

Back

Antecedent

Front

The Berlin Wall between East and West Germany is a great example of which type of boundary?

Back

Relic

Front

The border between China and Vietnam is the result of a long term process of adjustment and modification. Which type of boundary would this be?

Back

Subsequent