Population Geography

Political boundaries are often created to:

• Separate ethnic groups only

• Define government control over territory

• Divide natural resources equally

• Mark cultural festivals

Political boundaries change mainly due to:

• Climate change

• Wars, treaties, and cultural shifts

• Population size

• Language differences only

A nation-state is best described as:

• A group of people without defined borders

• A country where political boundaries align with a cultural group

• A city with political influence

• A colony of a larger country

Which of the following is an example of an unrecognized or partially recognized state?

• Taiwan

• Canada

• Brazil

• Australia

Why might a country’s shape affect its political stability or trade?

• Shape never affects a country’s politics or trade

• Irregular shapes can make governance and transportation harder

• Only large countries face political challenges

• Shape affects only climate

Which country’s elongated shape presents challenges in transportation and communication?

• Chile

• Switzerland

• Lesotho

• Turkey

Being landlocked is a disadvantage because:

• it limits access to sea trade routes

• it provides more coastline for fishing

• it increases opportunities for naval power

• it makes international travel easier

How can a country’s relative location impact its economic opportunities?

• Being near trade routes or borders can boost trade

• Location has no effect on economics

• Remote countries always have economic advantages

• Only islands benefit from location

The African Union was created to:

• Control all African militaries

• Promote political unity and economic cooperation

• Regulate all trade with Europe

• Organize cultural festivals only

Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) primarily focus on:

• Running governments

• Humanitarian aid and social advocacy

• Enforcing international law

• Military alliances