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Political Geography Review

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What is a subsequent boundary?

A boundary that has changed due to conflict (Poland, Ireland, etc.)

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What is a superimposed boundary?

This is a boundary that is forced upon the nation (political reasons) (38th Parallel)

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What is a relic boundary?

This is a boundary that no longer exists (Berlin Wall, Great Wall of China)

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What is the difference between MEDC and LEDC (give specifics)

Answers will vary

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Explain the core-periphery Model (give specifics).

Answers will vary.

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What is a colony?

Territory that is legally tied to a sovereign state rather than being independent.

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What is a frontier?

Zone where no state exercises complete political control (Antarctica)

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How far from the coast does a state have sole right to exploit natural resources (fishing)?

200 nautical miles

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What is terrorism and what are the three largest groups?

Use / threat of violence to force a government to do something (al-Qaeda, Boko Haram, and ISIS / ISIL)

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Explain the politics of the Cold War?

Answers will vary.

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Describe what a federal state is.

Devolution / checks and balances / multinational / etc.

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Where are the majority of the world's unitary states located? (2 continents)

Africa / Asia

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What is the purpose of a buffer state?

It is an area between two stronger powers to act as a balance of power

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Define terrorism

Use or threat of violence to create fear in order to get a government to change its policy

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NATO is a _______

military alliance

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How does terrorism impact citizens of democratic nations

It causes governments to limit rights, liberties, privacy, etc.

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