Unit 1 - Political Geo

The separation of Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland is an example of-

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• 1. 
     Immigrants trying to adapt to a new government

• Language differences affecting growth in a region

• All citizens agreeing to a political process

• Religion as a dividing force in a region

Which spatial division would normally regulate public bus transportation routes?

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• Regional District

• Election District

• State government

• National government

This peninsula has been divided as the result of —

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• religious differences

• a political dispute

• a language barrier

• physical characteristics

The darker-shaded region is a —

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•  colonial province

• neutral country

•  disputed territory

•  demilitarized zone

Gerrymandering is a method of dividing up a space to manipulate boundaries to favor one political party - would this be an example of conflict or cooperation?

• conflict

• cooperation

Political divisions are managed in different ways. The US manages its space by dividing the area into what -

• provinces

• neighborhoods

• states

• territories

What is/are examples of political division(s)? (select all that apply)

• neighorhood

• election districts

• states

• nations

Why do we need political divisions as shown in the map of Virginia?

• because of economic similarities and differences

• to administer resources more efficiently

• for the retention of historial boundaries

• due to difference in culture, language, or religion