AP Human Geography Unit 4

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Based on the map, which of the following can be identified as a true statement about Northern Ireland? Options: It is united with the rest of the island to form a sovereign nation-state. It forms its own sovereign nation-state predominately made up of the Irish ethnic group. It is a frontier that is not formally part of a state, but the United Kingdom claims the area. It is physically separate from the rest of the United Kingdom, a multinational state. It is a stateless nation, as the entire island of Ireland is under the control of the United Kingdom.

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It is physically separate from the rest of the United Kingdom, a multinational state.

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Which of the following best explains why the region of Catalonia in Spain could be a viable country?
Catalonia is linguistically distinct compared to other regions in Spain.
Catalonia is well developed economically compared to other regions in Spain.
Catalonia's population is ethnically distinct compared to other regions in Spain.
Catalonia has a large population compared to other regions in Spain.
Catalonia has a major city, Barcelona, which has notoriety comparable to that of the Spanish capital, Madrid.

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Catalonia is well developed economically compared to other regions in Spain.

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Some territories within the Russian Federation are characterized by concentrated populations of ethnic groups and these areas function as autonomous republics. Which of the following best explains the political relationship between the autonomous republics and the central government of Russia?

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The autonomous republics provide ethnic groups with some political control over their homelands while preserving Russia’s territorial integrity.

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Which of the following best explains the effect of the French language and culture on the federal state of Canada’s political power? Options: French language and culture act as a centripetal force throughout Canada as the majority of Canadians have English as a first language and the government uses both languages in official communications. As an expression of political power, the Canadian federal government restricts the French language and culture from media and government proceedings. French language and culture act as centripetal forces and unify all of Canada’s people and government into a single nation. French language and culture act as a centrifugal force in Canada because independence movements in Quebec have attempted to secede the province from Canada. Because French Canadians are spread across the country’s provinces, the Canadian government implemented federal laws to create a common culture and language for all Canadians.

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French language and culture act as a centrifugal force in Canada because independence movements in Quebec have attempted to secede the province from Canada.

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Which of the following explains why Korea and Vietnam were viewed as shelterbelts during the Cold War?
Korea and Vietnam were politically controlled by regional powers.
Korea and Vietnam kept two political adversaries geographically separated.
Korea and Vietnam fragmented into new states due to internal tensions.
Korea and Vietnam tried to control land and sea areas around their states.
Korea and Vietnam experienced conflict due to a dispute between global powers.

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Korea and Vietnam fragmented into new states due to internal tensions.

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Which of the following terms identifies the type of regions shown in the dark gray-shaded areas on the map? Functional regions, Urban regions, Physical regions, Vernacular regions, Semiautonomous regions

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Semiautonomous regions

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Based on the information in the map, what is the most likely outcome of the possible establishment of an independent Kurdistan for the Kurdish people?

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The Kurdish people, seeking a state of their own with a majority Kurdish population, might secede from or rebel against the states labeled on the map.

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Owing to their localized geography or their locations on islands or peninsulas, many small political entities such as those labeled on the political map of the world can be identified as

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nation-states

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Which of the following best explains the political pattern shown in the table?

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The devolution of Yugoslavia occurred primarily along national lines, resulting in countries with a defined ethnic majority.

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Which boundary type best explains the influence of landscape on the political borders of North African countries established by the Berlin Conference? Options: Antecedent, Subsequent, Consequent, Natural, Geometric.

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Geometric, with straight lines, disregarding physical features or tribal cultural differences of the areas.