AP Human Geography Flashcards: Defining Political Boundaries

Study Defining Political Boundaries in AP Human Geography with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Define the term 'territorial waters.'

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Territorial waters are the areas of the sea adjacent to a state's coast, over which the state has sovereignty. Extends 12 nautical miles from the baseline of a coastal state.

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This deck focuses on Defining Political Boundaries, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP Human Geography.

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A textbook excerpt states: "Geometric boundaries are defined using mathematical lines; they are often easiest to map but may split communities because they do not reflect cultural patterns." Which option is the best example of a geometric boundary?

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