The former international border between East Germany and West Germany is best described as

a relict boundary

Which of the following describes an example of a consequent boundary?

Canada created the province of Nunavut to provide greater autonomy for the First Nations.

Which of the following is an example of a superimposed boundary?

The geometric boundary between Iraq and Saudi Arabia

Which of the following describes typical characteristics of federal states?

A large land area and multiple ethnic groups

Which of the following describes a federal form of governance?

Multiple substates have local control and are unified to pursue common goals at the national level.

Which of the following describes a unitary form of governance?

A state has a strong central government with no power given to regions.

Some territories within the Russian Federation are characterized by concentrated populations of ethnic groups and these areas function as autonomous republics. Which of the following best explains the political relationship between the autonomous republics and the central government of Russia?

The autonomous republics provide ethnic groups with some political control over their homelands while preserving Russia’s territorial integrity.

Which of the following best explains the effect of French language and culture on the federal state of Canada’s political power?

French language and culture act as a centrifugal force in Canada because independence movements in Quebec have attempted to secede the province from Canada.

Which of the following explains why Korea and Vietnam were viewed as shatterbelts during the Cold War?

Korea and Vietnam experienced conflict due to a dispute between global powers.

Which of the following best explains why the region of Catalonia in Spain could be a viable country?

Catalonia is well developed economically compared to other regions in Spain.

Based on the information in the map, what is the most likely outcome of the possible establishment of an independent Kurdistan for the Kurdish people?

The Kurdish people, seeking a state of their own with a majority Kurdish population, might secede from or rebel against the states labeled on the map.

Which of the following best explains the political pattern shown in the table?

The devolution of Yugoslavia occurred primarily along national lines, resulting in countries with a defined ethnic majority.

The Berlin Conference established the borders of North African countries including Egypt, Libya, and Sudan. The landscape of these countries influenced the types of boundaries imposed by the European colonial powers. Which of the following boundary types best explains the influence of landscape on the political borders of the North African region?

Geometric, with straight lines, disregarding physical features or tribal cultural differences of the areas

The Philippines and Malaysia lay claim to resources under and around the Spratly Islands. Which of the following best explains how the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) influences claims to the islands by both countries?

The claims to the Spratly Islands by both the Philippines and Malaysia overlap due to exclusive economic zones up to 200 nautical miles from their coasts.

Which of the following best explains the governance of the shaded areas shown on the map?

These areas show where indigenous peoples have a limited amount of self-government at a national scale.