Political Geography Quiz

What is an antecedent boundary?

• A boundary established before the area is populated

• A boundary that follows natural features

• A boundary that is drawn after a population is established

• A boundary that separates different cultures

What is an autonomous region?

• A region with complete independence

• A region with partial self-governance

• A region controlled by another country

• A region with no government

What is a centrifugal force in political geography?

• A force that unites people

• A force that divides people

• A force that strengthens a government

• A force that promotes economic growth

What is a choke point?

• A narrow passage that restricts movement

• A wide area that allows free movement

• A point where two countries meet

• A location with abundant resources

What is colonialism?

• The practice of acquiring full or partial control over another country

• The establishment of trade agreements between countries

• The promotion of cultural exchange

• The development of new technologies

What is a compact state?

• A state with a large, sprawling territory

• A state with a circular shape and efficient governance

• A state with multiple disconnected regions

• A state with a long, narrow shape

What are concurrent powers?

• Powers shared by different levels of government

• Powers exclusive to the national government

• Powers exclusive to local governments

• Powers that are not defined by law

What is a confederation?

• A union of states with a strong central government

• A union of states with a weak central government

• A single state with no subdivisions

• A state governed by a monarchy

What is a consequent boundary?

• A boundary drawn before a population is established

• A boundary that coincides with cultural or ethnic divisions

• A boundary that follows natural features

• A boundary that is randomly drawn

What is a contiguous zone?

• A zone that extends 12 nautical miles from a country's coast

• A zone that extends 24 nautical miles from a country's coast

• A zone that extends 200 nautical miles from a country's coast

• A zone that extends 50 nautical miles from a country's coast