Political Boundaries

Which best describes the purpose of a political boundary?

• To decide where it is best to build a QT

• To clearly define political spaces and territories

• To decide where to fight wars

• To put lines on the world map

If a boundary is superimposed, that means that it:

• follows along a river or mountain range

• is established along cultural lines

• is drawn over previously established boundaries

• is super

Which of the following is an example of a relic boundary?

• East and West Germany

• the US and Canada

• the Rio Grande River

Draw along the natural border of the Pyrenees mountains. This is the border between Spain and France.

Geometric boundaries follow along:

• GDP

• cultural distinctions

• languages

• Longitude and Latitude Lines

Consequent Boundaries:

• follow along longitude and latitude lines

• Coincide with a cultural divide such as religion or language

• are formed before many people live there

• follow along a natural boundary