Political Geography Quiz (Lecture)

What is a "Nation-State"?

• A state occupied by multiple nations

• A state occupied by a single nation

• A state with no defined territory

• A state with no government

What is a "Stateless Nation"?

• A nation with a defined state

• A nation with sovereignty

• A nation without a state or sovereignty

• A nation with multiple states

What varied from integration to pure exploitation in colonial times?

• Trade policies

• Colonial policies

• Military strategies

• Religious practices

Which of the following is a UK territory?

• Aruba

• Guam

• Bermuda

• Greenland

Which country claims the Liancourt Rocks?

• China and Taiwan

• South Korea and Japan

• USA and Canada

• France and Spain

Which state shape is considered theoretically very efficient?

• Elongated

• Fragmented

• Compact

• Perforated

What is a problem associated with water boundaries?

• They are always permanent.

• Rivers shift courses.

• They are never contentious.

• They are easy to define.

What do landlocked states depend on for international trade?

• Their own resources

• The cooperation of their neighbors

• Direct access to the sea

• Unlimited trade agreements

What is a challenge with defining boundaries?

• It is always straightforward.

• It is often contentious.

• It is never influenced by technology.

• It is only a problem for cultural boundaries.

What is the main reason nations claim large areas of oceans according to the Convention on the Law of the Sea?

• Security and economic reasons

• Cultural exchange

• Tourism development

• Environmental protection