new geography assignments
sauce111
geoex5.docx1)
The United States has territorial claims in Antarctica.
(5pts)
True False
2)
What is the difference between the terms nation and a nation-state? (in at least 200 words)
(10pts)
3)
The Kurds are an example of a ______.
(Select 1)(5pts)
part-nation state
stateless nation
multinational state
None of the above
4)
Explain the term"irrendentism."
(5pts)
5)
Nationalism is based upon the concept of allegiance to a single region of a country.
(5pts)
True False
6)
Centripetal forces refers to influences that _______.
(Select 1)(5pts)
destabilize and weaken a state
promote united and stability within a state
All of the above
7)
Terrorist groups operating with in a state is an example of centrifugal force.
(5pts)
True False
8)
Well maintained transportation and communication networks within a state are an example of a ______.
(Select 1)(5pts)
centrifugal force
centripetal force
friction
None of the above
9)
The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is located up to 200 nautical miles from shore.
(5pts)
True False
10)
In a paragraph (about 100 words) provide a brief statement about the origin of the European Union (EU).
11)
Define the following terms:
Multiplier effect,
Central Place Theory,
World cities,
Central business district (CBD),
Urban hierarchy
12)
This model of urban form developed during the 1930s when transportation corridors rapidly expanded on the urban landscape.
(Select 1)(5pts)
sector model
multiple nuclei model
concentric zone model
None of the above
13)
The central business district (CBD) is at the core of this model of urban form. A band of wholesale, light manufacturing surrounds it. Bands of residential districts extend outwards, lower class to higher class.
(Select 1)(5pts)
Multiple-nuclei model
Agriculture
Concentric zone model
Sector model
None of the above
14)
In a paragraph (at least 50 words or more), explain the causes of urban sprawl.
15)
Tysons Corner, Virginia is an example of an edge city. Is Atlanta, Georgia an edge city?
(5pts)
True False
