Boundaries (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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Definition: boundaries
Definition: boundaries
Divisions separating geographical areas
Two main types of boundaries
Two main types of boundaries
Physical and political
Physical boundaries created by
Physical boundaries created by
Natural geographical features
Examples of physical boundaries (4)
Examples of physical boundaries (4)
Rivers, mountains, oceans, deserts
Political boundaries created by
Political boundaries created by
Artificial lines from human decisions
Political boundaries established via
Political boundaries established via
Treaties, agreements, political events
Political boundaries determine
Political boundaries determine
Which govt has authority over territories
Himalayas: boundary between
Himalayas: boundary between
India, Nepal, and China
Northern Ireland boundary type
Northern Ireland boundary type
Political (created by treaties)
38th Parallel location
38th Parallel location
Between North & South Korea
Political boundaries & cultural identity
Political boundaries & cultural identity
Determine cultural/linguistic connections & belonging
Sovereignty definition
Sovereignty definition
Govt's right to exercise authority within boundaries
Main cause of boundary conflicts
Main cause of boundary conflicts
Political lines don't match cultural/ethnic divisions
Political boundaries: changeability
Political boundaries: changeability
Can change rapidly via negotiations/conflicts/agreements