Understanding Political Boundaries Quiz

What is an antecedent boundary?

• A boundary that accounts for ethnic and cultural differences.

• A political boundary that existed before those of the present settlement.

• A boundary created after settlements have been established.

• A boundary forcibly created by an outside organization.

Which type of boundary is based on cultural landscapes and is created after settlements?

• Antecedent boundary

• Geometric boundary

• Subsequent boundary

• Superimposed boundary

What is a geometric boundary?

• A boundary that follows a straight line, typically based on a line of longitude or latitude.

• A historical frontier that no longer serves any current function.

• A boundary that accounts for ethnic and cultural differences.

• A boundary created after settlements have been established.

What does the term "Balkanization" refer to?

• The process of redrawing electoral districts.

• States breaking down due to long-standing ethnic conflicts.

• A maritime zone where a state can administer immigration.

• The use of barriers to indicate political borders.

What is a relic boundary?

• A boundary that follows a straight line.

• A historical frontier that once held political significance but no longer serves any function.

• A boundary created after settlements have been established.

• A boundary forcibly created by an outside organization.

What is the purpose of contiguous waters?

• To allow a country sole access to natural resources in the water.

• To administer immigration and sanitation with limited control.

• To create neutral territories between countries.

• To redraw electoral districts.

What is the definition of a superimposed boundary?

• A boundary that existed before present settlements.

• A boundary forcibly created by an outside organization, usually by treaty.

• A boundary that accounts for ethnic and cultural differences.

• A boundary created after settlements have been established.

What is the purpose of a demilitarized zone?

• To create neutral territories that neither side directly controls.

• To redraw electoral districts.

• To allow a country sole access to natural resources.

• To indicate political borders with physical markers.

What is an exclusive economic zone?

• A boundary that accounts for ethnic and cultural differences.

• A maritime area that extends 200 miles from a country's coast for resource access.

• A boundary forcibly created by an outside organization.

• A historical frontier that no longer serves any function.

What is gerrymandering?

• The process of redrawing US electoral districts according to population changes.

• The redrawing of electoral districts to benefit one political party over another.

• The use of barriers to indicate political borders.

• The official count of a country's population.