Political Geography Quiz

What is a stateless nation?

• A nation that has its own independent state.

• A nation that does not have its own independent state.

• A nation divided into multiple states.

• A semi-autonomous region within a larger political entity.

What is devolution?

• The process by which a state gains independence.

• The transfer of decision-making power from a central government to a lower level.

• The final authority over a territory and the right to defend territorial integrity.

• A strategic narrow route providing passage through or to another region.

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

• The border between India and Pakistan.

• The Berlin Wall.

• The boundary between Spain and France.

• The 38th parallel in Korea.

What is the first phase that must occur before a border is official according to the text?

• Delimitation: the border is drawn on a map.

• Demarcation: the border is marked on the ground with a wall, fence, or another barrier.

• Definition: the boundary is negotiated and legally described.

• Administration: the enforcement and maintenance of the boundary.

What was the main purpose of the Berlin Conference held in 1884 and 1885?

• To establish the UNCLOS

• To divide Africa among European nations for colonization

• To define maritime boundaries

• To create the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)

What principle is used for dividing and creating boundaries at the median between two adjacent states?

• Equidistance Principle

• Median-Line Principle

• UNCLOS Principle

• Territorial Sea Principle

What does the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) refer to?

• A 12-mile zone of water adjacent to a state's coast

• A 200-mile zone of water adjacent to the contiguous zone

• An area where states have no rights to exploit resources

• The territorial waters of a state

What is Gerrymandering?

• Redrawing voting districts due to changes in population

• Dividing a country into multiple administrative regions

• The process of electing members to a legislative body

• Redrawing voting districts to give an advantage to one party over another

Which of the following is an example of a unitary state?

• United States

• France

• Canada

• Russia

What can lead to the devolution of states due to physical geography?

• Ethnic separatism

• Economic and social problems

• Physical boundaries that make it hard for resources or states to maintain autonomy

• Irredentism