Boundary Types Flashcard

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What is a relic boundary?

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A boundary that no longer exists, but there's evidence still on the landscape

Front

Which type of boundary is heavily guarded and discourages crossing and movement across?

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Militarized Boundary

Front

What is an example of a geometric boundary?

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Libya and Egypt (Aozou Strip)

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Which boundary is based on human traits such as ethnicity, culture, religion, and language?

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Cultural Boundary

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What is a superimposed boundary?

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Lines made for political reasons with no regard for cultural boundaries.

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What is the term for a territory historically or ethnically related to one political unit, but under control of another?

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Irredenta

Front

Which term describes a region caught between stronger "rival" country's conflicts?

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Shatterbelt

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What is an enclave?

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A portion of territory within a larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally or ethnically distinct.

Front

What theory suggests that land-based power is essential for global dominance?

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Heartland Theory

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What is the term for a country that is known to be independent, but under heavy political, economic, and military influence/control of another country?

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Satellite State