APHUG Unit 4 Vocab 2

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1. geopolitics

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The study of how geography determines politics.

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territoriality

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The concept of people, groups, or states asserting control and ownership over a defined geographic area.

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Organic Theory

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From Friedrich Ratzel- States are like living organisms, some growing stronger and others weaker. Think Darwin (strong survive)- Connected to Colonialism and Imperialism-

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Heartland Theory

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From Sir Halford Mackinder- Control over Eastern Europe, led to greater control of the world- It is all about farmland and being far enough from the sea to avoid attack- “Russia”- Leads to WWl, WWll, and the Cold War

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Rimland Theory

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From Nicholas Spykman- Control over dense population along the sea and those resources leads to more power- Influences the creation of NATO-

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defined boundary

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Established by a legal document, such as a treaty, that divides one entity from another (invisible line).

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delimited boundary

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Drawn on a map by a cartographer to show the limits of a space.

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demarcated boundary

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A boundary that is identified by physical objects placed on the landscape. The demarcation may be as simple as a sign or as complex as a set of fences and walls.

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natural boundary

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“Natural barriers”

Boundaries between areas such as oceans, deserts, and mountains.

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geometric boundary

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A straight line or are drawn by people that do not closely follow any physical feature.