APHG Unit 4 Vocab Review

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The geopolitical term for the process of fragmentation or division of a region or state into smaller regions or states that are often hostile or uncooperative with one another. The name is derived from the breakup of Yugoslavia.

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Balkanization

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When the boundary between two countries is created before the area is well-populated, the boundary is considered a(n):

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Antecedent

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Due to its straight line, the boundary between the United States and Canada west of the Great Lakes is considered this type of boundary

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Geometric

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A force that divides the people of a country, such as cultural differences or separatist movements, would be considered

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Centrifugal

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A sovereign state, such as Lesotho, that is completely surrounded by a separate sovereign state, is considered a(n)

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Enclave

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A state that encompasses a very small land area and has a very small population, such as Monaco is a

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Microstate

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A territory that is organized into a political unit and ruled by an established government that has full control over its internal and foreign affairs is a

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State

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According to the geopolitical definition, which of the following best fits the definition of a stateless nation? Australians, Belgians, Kurds, Canadians

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Kurds

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A state in which the distance from the center to any boundary does not vary significantly has this shape

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Compact

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South Africa is a good example of this state shape:

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Perforated