Key Concepts in AP Human Geography Unit 4

What is the primary difference between a state and a nation?

• A state is a group of people with a shared culture, while a nation has defined borders.

• A state is a geographic area with a permanent population, while a nation is a temporary settlement.

• A state has a sovereign government and defined borders, while a nation is a group of people with a shared culture and history.

• A state is recognized by other states, while a nation is not.

Which of the following is an example of a nation-state?

• United States

• Japan

• India

• Canada

What is colonialism?

• The process of decolonization.

• The transfer of political power from a central government to a regional government.

• The idea of growing an empire by exerting force without establishing settlements.

• The practice of acquiring territories and settling there to exert control.

What is devolution?

• The establishment of new political boundaries.

• The transfer of political power from a central government to a regional government.

• The practice of acquiring territories and settling there.

• The process of colonies gaining independence.

What does territoriality refer to?

• The establishment of new political boundaries.

• The transfer of political power from a central government to a regional government.

• The tendency to establish and defend a specific geographic area.

• The practice of acquiring territories and settling there.

Which of the following is an example of a shatter belt region?

• South America

• The United States and Canada

• Eastern Europe during the Cold War

• Australia

What is a geometric boundary?

• A boundary that existed before human settlement.

• A boundary created by an external power without consideration for local communities.

• A boundary that uses straight lines and follows lines of latitude and longitude.

• A boundary that is no longer officially recognized.

What is the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) according to UNCLOS?

• A zone extending 500 nautical miles from the shore.

• A zone extending 12 nautical miles from the shore.

• A zone extending 24 nautical miles from the shore.

• A zone extending 200 nautical miles from the shore.

What is the primary characteristic of a unitary state?

• Power is shared equally between the national and local governments.

• Power is distributed between the national and regional governments.

• Power is decentralized among various regions.

• Power is concentrated at the national level.

What are centrifugal forces?

• Forces that promote economic growth.

• Forces that encourage political stability.

• Forces that divide people within a state.

• Forces that unite people within a state.