AP Human Ch 8 - Political Geography

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Which of the following is not a requirement to be considered a state?
a defined boundary,
sovereign government,
permanent population,
developed industry

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developed industry

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Sovereignty means...

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independence from the interference from other states.

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The Korean peninsula was divided at the 38th parallel in 1945. Which type of boundary is it?

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superimposed

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Which state currently controls the Senkaku islands in the East China Sea?

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Japan

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In a federal system power moves _____, while in a confederal system powers _____.

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down / up

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Which statement is correct regarding gerrymandering? It only affects scales at the local level. It is a tactic only used in developed countries. It can affect elections at multiple scales. It can only be used in a unitary and federal system of government.

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It can affect elections at multiple scales.

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In 1961, the German city of Berlin was divided, in what would become known as the Berlin Wall. The wall represents a _____ boundary.

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demarcated

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What country is the closest example of a nation-state?

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Japan

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The largest multinational state in the world is...

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Russia

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An example of a stateless nation...

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the Kurds