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

Key Concepts in AP Human Geography Unit 4

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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.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following is an example of a nation-state?
United States
Japan
India
Canada
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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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.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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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.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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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.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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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.
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