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AP Human Geography

Political patterns and processes

The ideas and forces that shaped the political boundaries of the modern world

AP Human Geography Unit 4 Political Geography Vocab with Answers, Quizlet, and Examples

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AP Human Geography Unit 4 Political Geography Vocab with Answers, Quizlet, and Examples

Jake Stewart

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The study of political geography encompasses key concepts of state formation, boundaries, and international relations, with a focus on nation-state development and political processes. This comprehensive unit explores everything from sovereignty to modern challenges in global politics.

Key points:

Examines fundamental concepts of sovereignty and nation state in human geography
Covers centrifugal and centripetal forces in AP human geography
Details boundary types and territorial disputes
Explores modern political challenges and international organizations

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AP Human Geography- Unit 4: Political Patterns & Processes
Vocabulary
Chapter 8- Political Power and Processes
4.1- Intro to Political Geogr

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Page 5: Functions of Political Boundaries

This page explores the various functions and disputes related to political boundaries.

Definition: A defined boundary is established through legality and divides political entities.

The page covers different types of boundary disputes, including definitional, locational, operational, and allocation disputes.

Vocabulary: Irredentism is a type of expansionism where one country seeks to annex a territory with cultural or historical ties to the parent country.

Example: The concept of shatterbelt can be observed in regions like the Middle East, where political boundaries often do not align with cultural and economic landscapes.

Highlight: The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea is mentioned, introducing the concept of sea border zones.

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Page 4: Political Boundaries and Forms of Governance

This page introduces various types of political boundaries and their characteristics.

Vocabulary: Physical geographic features serve as natural borders between areas, while cultural boundaries divide people based on centrifugal cultural traits.

Different types of boundaries are explained, including antecedent, subsequent, superimposed, relic, and geometric boundaries.

Example: The US-Canada border is an example of a geometric boundary, as it follows a straight line along the 49th parallel for much of its length.

Highlight: The distinction between open and militarized boundaries is crucial in understanding border control policies.

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Page 2: Political Processes and Historical Context

This page delves into political processes and historical events that have shaped global politics.

Vocabulary: Centripetal forces unite people, while centrifugal forces divide them in AP human geography.

The Berlin Conference and its impact on Africa are discussed, introducing concepts of imperialism and colonialism.

Example: The Cold War is cited as a period of rivalry between the Soviet Union and the United States from the 1940s to 1990s.

Highlight: The process of devolution, where regions gain increased autonomy, is an important concept in understanding modern political shifts.

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Page 5: Maritime Boundaries and Electoral Geography

This page covers maritime zones and internal political divisions, particularly focusing on electoral geography.

Vocabulary: Exclusive Economic Zone extends up to 200 miles from shore for resource exploitation.

Definition: Electoral Geography analyzes spatial patterns in voting and elections.

Example: Coastal states' maritime claims demonstrate complex overlapping jurisdictions.

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Page 7: Devolution and Global Integration

This page examines devolution and its impact on modern state structures, along with global integration processes.

Vocabulary: Balkanization refers to state fragmentation along ethnic lines.

Definition: Supranationalism involves states forming organizations for mutual benefit.

Example: The European Union represents supranationalism in practice.

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Page 6: Government Systems and Modern Challenges

This section explores different systems of government and contemporary political challenges.

Definition: A Federal State maintains multiple levels of sovereignty within one system.

Example: The United States exemplifies a federal system with power shared between national and state governments.

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Page 3: Political Power and Territoriality

This page focuses on the relationship between geography, politics, and territorial control.

Definition: Geopolitics is defined as the study of the effects of geography on politics and relations among states.

Vocabulary: Territoriality refers to the willingness of a person or group to defend their space.

The concept of neocolonialism is introduced, highlighting the continued influence of developed countries over developing nations.

Example: Neocolonialism can be observed in economic relationships between former colonial powers and their former colonies.

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Page 1: Introduction to Political Geography

This page introduces core concepts in political geography, focusing on states, nations, and sovereignty.

Definition: A state is defined as the largest political unit with a defined boundary, permanent population, recognition, and sovereignty.

Vocabulary: Sovereignty refers to the power of a political unit or government to rule over its own affairs.

The page distinguishes between nations and states, introducing the concept of nation-states and multinational states.

Example: A nation-state is exemplified by countries like Japan, where the national and state boundaries largely coincide.

Highlight: The concept of stateless nations, such as the Kurds, is introduced, referring to cultural groups without an independent state.

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AP Human Geography

Political patterns and processes

The ideas and forces that shaped the political boundaries of the modern world

AP Human Geography Unit 4 Political Geography Vocab with Answers, Quizlet, and Examples

Jake Stewart

@jakefromstatefarm

26 Followers

Key points:

Examines fundamental concepts of sovereignty and nation state in human geography
Covers centrifugal and centripetal forces in AP human geography
Details boundary types and territorial disputes
Explores modern political challenges and international organizations

9/12/2023

193

9th

AP Human Geography

Page 5: Functions of Political Boundaries

This page explores the various functions and disputes related to political boundaries.

Definition: A defined boundary is established through legality and divides political entities.

The page covers different types of boundary disputes, including definitional, locational, operational, and allocation disputes.

Vocabulary: Irredentism is a type of expansionism where one country seeks to annex a territory with cultural or historical ties to the parent country.

Example: The concept of shatterbelt can be observed in regions like the Middle East, where political boundaries often do not align with cultural and economic landscapes.

Highlight: The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea is mentioned, introducing the concept of sea border zones.

Page 4: Political Boundaries and Forms of Governance

This page introduces various types of political boundaries and their characteristics.

Vocabulary: Physical geographic features serve as natural borders between areas, while cultural boundaries divide people based on centrifugal cultural traits.

Different types of boundaries are explained, including antecedent, subsequent, superimposed, relic, and geometric boundaries.

Example: The US-Canada border is an example of a geometric boundary, as it follows a straight line along the 49th parallel for much of its length.

Highlight: The distinction between open and militarized boundaries is crucial in understanding border control policies.

Page 2: Political Processes and Historical Context

This page delves into political processes and historical events that have shaped global politics.

Vocabulary: Centripetal forces unite people, while centrifugal forces divide them in AP human geography.

The Berlin Conference and its impact on Africa are discussed, introducing concepts of imperialism and colonialism.

Example: The Cold War is cited as a period of rivalry between the Soviet Union and the United States from the 1940s to 1990s.

Highlight: The process of devolution, where regions gain increased autonomy, is an important concept in understanding modern political shifts.

Page 5: Maritime Boundaries and Electoral Geography

This page covers maritime zones and internal political divisions, particularly focusing on electoral geography.

Vocabulary: Exclusive Economic Zone extends up to 200 miles from shore for resource exploitation.

Definition: Electoral Geography analyzes spatial patterns in voting and elections.

Example: Coastal states' maritime claims demonstrate complex overlapping jurisdictions.

Page 7: Devolution and Global Integration

This page examines devolution and its impact on modern state structures, along with global integration processes.

Vocabulary: Balkanization refers to state fragmentation along ethnic lines.

Definition: Supranationalism involves states forming organizations for mutual benefit.

Example: The European Union represents supranationalism in practice.

Page 6: Government Systems and Modern Challenges

This section explores different systems of government and contemporary political challenges.

Definition: A Federal State maintains multiple levels of sovereignty within one system.

Example: The United States exemplifies a federal system with power shared between national and state governments.

Page 3: Political Power and Territoriality

This page focuses on the relationship between geography, politics, and territorial control.

Definition: Geopolitics is defined as the study of the effects of geography on politics and relations among states.

Vocabulary: Territoriality refers to the willingness of a person or group to defend their space.

The concept of neocolonialism is introduced, highlighting the continued influence of developed countries over developing nations.

Example: Neocolonialism can be observed in economic relationships between former colonial powers and their former colonies.

Page 1: Introduction to Political Geography

This page introduces core concepts in political geography, focusing on states, nations, and sovereignty.

Definition: A state is defined as the largest political unit with a defined boundary, permanent population, recognition, and sovereignty.

Vocabulary: Sovereignty refers to the power of a political unit or government to rule over its own affairs.

The page distinguishes between nations and states, introducing the concept of nation-states and multinational states.

Example: A nation-state is exemplified by countries like Japan, where the national and state boundaries largely coincide.

Highlight: The concept of stateless nations, such as the Kurds, is introduced, referring to cultural groups without an independent state.

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Knowunity was a featured story by Apple and has consistently topped the app store charts within the education category in Germany, Italy, Poland, Switzerland and United Kingdom. Join Knowunity today and help millions of students around the world.

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