Geography Flashcard

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Based on the map, which of the following can be identified as a true statement about Northern Ireland? (A) It is united with the rest of the island to form a sovereign nation-state. (B) It forms its own sovereign nation-state predominately made up of the Irish ethnic group. (C) It is a frontier that is not formally part of a state, but the United Kingdom claims the area. (D) It is physically separate from the rest of the United Kingdom, a multinational state. (E) It is a stateless nation, as the entire island of Ireland is under the control of the United Kingdom. It is part of the Republic of Ireland.

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It is physically separate from the rest of the United Kingdom, a multinational state.

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Which of the following best explains why the region of Catalonia in Spain could be a viable country? Options: Catalonia is linguistically distinct compared to other regions in Spain., Catalonia is well developed economically compared to other regions in Spain., Catalonia's population is ethnically distinct compared to other regions in Spain., Catalonia has a large population compared to other regions in Spain., Catalonia has a major city, Barcelona, which has a notoriety comparable to that of the Spanish capital, Madrid.

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

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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 boundary type best explains the influence of landscape on the political borders of the North African region?

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

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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?

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

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

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a relict boundary

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Which of the following correctly compares the impact of centripetal forces at the local scale with the impact of centripetal forces at the national scale?

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Centripetal forces at both the local scale and the national scale may lead to increased cultural cohesion.

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Which of the following describes typical characteristics of federal states? A centralized government and strong centripetal forces, A fragmented land area and a single ethnic group, A small land area and high population density, A compact shape and a primate city, A large land area and multiple ethnic groups

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A large land area and multiple ethnic groups

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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?

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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.

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Which of the following describes a federal form of governance? A centralized government creates a barrier to local participation in the political process. Autonomous regions act outside the authority of a central government. Federal states encourage devolutionary movements and break apart quickly. Laws are enacted in a single language to promote cultural unity. Multiple substates have local control and are unified to pursue common goals at the national level.

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

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Which of the following describes a unitary form of governance? Options: Stronger states and transnational corporations indirectly control weaker states., A state has a strong central government with no power given to regions., A collection of independent communities shares government services., A state’s more powerful central government shares power with its regions., A sense of unity, often derived from ethnic or cultural traits, binds a country together.

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