Territorial Morphology, boundaries, and border disputes

What is a compact state in terms of territorial morphology?

• A state that is small and centralized, making it easier to govern.

• A state with a long and narrow shape, leading to communication challenges.

• A state surrounded entirely by land, facing trade difficulties.

• A state with a large main territory and an extended arm or corridor.

Which of the following is a characteristic of elongated states?

• They are typically small and centralized.

• They have a long and narrow shape, which can lead to challenges in communication and transportation.

• They completely surround another independent state.

• They are entirely surrounded by another state but are politically distinct.

What is a prorupted state?

• A state that completely surrounds another independent state.

• A state with a large main territory and an extended arm or corridor.

• A state that is entirely surrounded by another state but is politically distinct.

• A portion of a state that is separated from the main territory and surrounded by foreign lands.

Which of the following is an example of a perforated state?

• Thailand

• South Africa

• Vatican City

• Kaliningrad

What is an enclave?

• A state that completely surrounds another independent state.

• A territory that is entirely surrounded by another state but is politically distinct.

• A portion of a state that is separated from the main territory and surrounded by foreign lands.

• A state with a large main territory and an extended arm or corridor.

Which of the following describes an exclave?

• A state that is small and centralized, making it easier to govern.

• A state with a long and narrow shape, leading to communication challenges.

• A portion of a state that is separated from the main territory and surrounded by foreign lands.

• A state that completely surrounds another independent state.

What is a consequent boundary?

• A boundary formed based on the cultural or physical landscape

• A boundary defined by straight lines or arcs

• A boundary established before the present cultural landscape developed

• A boundary imposed by an external authority

Which type of boundary is often established through treaties or agreements between political entities?

• Consequent boundary

• Geometric boundary

• Antecedent boundary

• Relic boundary

What characterizes antecedent boundaries?

• They are established after the cultural landscape has developed

• They are based on physical features that existed before human settlement

• They are imposed on an area by an external authority

• They no longer function as a boundary but can still be seen in the cultural landscape

Which type of boundary reflects the ongoing interactions between different cultural groups and the environment?

• Subsequent boundary

• Geometric boundary

• Antecedent boundary

• Superimposed boundary