Unit 4 Topic 4 Flashcards
What does it mean to demarcate?
To mark a boundary.
Example: Border wall or a sign marking the border
What is a frontier?
A geographic area where no state has direct power or control over
What is a fluctuation?
Physical features that can fluctuate.
What are the different types of boundaries?
geometric, antecedent, relic, superimposed, subsequent, consequent, definitional, contested, natural, cultural, economic, militarized, open
What is a geometric boundary?
A border that follows lines or latitude and longitude. The border is a straight line between two points
What is a antecedent boundary?
A boundary that existed before human settlement and creation of the cultural landscape.
What is a relic boundary?
A boundary that is no longer active but still impacts the cultural landscape
What is a superimposed boundary?
A boundary that was created by a foreign state or group
What is a subsequent boundary?
A boundary that develops along with the development of the cultural landscape
What is a consequent boundary?
A boundary that was created to divide different ethnic groups, religions, or linguistic groups.
What is a definitional boundary?
A boundary that is explicitly stated in legal binding documentation. The borders are located during reference points such as natural features or lines of longitude/latitude.
What is what a contested boundary?
Boundaries that are a cause for dispute for or in a country.
What is a natural boundary?
Boundaries that are based on natural features such as rivers, mountains, or deserts.
What is cultural boundary?
A border based on cultural differences, such as a language, religion, or ethnicity.
What is an economic boundary?
Boundaries based on economic factors such as trade, resource deposits, or economic development.
