Unit 4: Types of Political Boundaries Flashcards
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What is a demarcated boundary?
the process of marking a boundary (sign, wall, etc.)
What is a geometric boundary?
a border that follows lines of latitude and longitude (border is a straight line)
What is an example of geometric boundary?
a boundary between Canada and the U.S.
What is an antecedent boundary?
A boundary that existed before human settlement and creation of the cultural landscape
What is an example of an antecedent boundary?
the border between Chile and Argentina, United States and Canada
What is a relic boundary?
a boundary that is no longer active but still has impacts on the cultural landscape
What is an example of a relic boundary?
the Berlin War (between East Germany and West Germany)
What is a superimposed boundary?
a boundary that was created by a foreign state or group
What is an example of a superimposed boundary?
the Berlin Conference
What is a subsequent boundary?
a boundary that develops along with the development of the cultural landscape
What is an example of a subsequent boundary?
majority of Europe’s boundary
What is a consequent boundary?
a boundary that was created due to divide different ethnic groups, religions, or linguistic groups
What is an example of a consequent boundary?
Pakistan, India
What is a frontier?
a geographic area where no state has direct power or control over
What is a defined boundary?
a boundary that is fixed and set
What is a delimited boundary?
the process of drawing a boundary on a map
