AP Human Geography Boundaries Flashcards

Study Notes

Types of Boundaries

Geometric boundaries are political divisions established by straight lines, often based on latitude and longitude.
Antecedent boundaries existed prior to the establishment of a cultural landscape, remaining fixed while populations settled around them.
Subsequent boundaries evolve alongside the cultural landscape, adapting as demographics and cultural factors change.
Superimposed boundaries are imposed on the inhabitants, typically without regard to existing cultural or ethnic divisions, often due to external pressures.

Examples of Boundaries

A notable example of a geometric boundary is the border between the United States and Canada, characterized by straight line demarcations.
The Andes Mountains form an antecedent boundary, separating Chile from Argentina and predating human settlement.
Yugoslavia serves as an example of a subsequent boundary, illustrating how territorial lines can shift with cultural developments.
Superimposed boundaries are evident in Africa, where colonial powers ignored ethnic divisions, leading to ongoing conflicts.

Additional Boundary Types

Relic boundaries refer to former political borders that maintain significance or cultural implications despite no longer functioning as official divisions.
An example of a relic boundary is the former division between East and West Germany, which still influences cultural and political identities today.

Description

Test your knowledge of different types of boundaries in AP Human Geography with these flashcards. Understand terms such as geometric, antecedent, and subsequent boundaries, along with their definitions and implications in the cultural landscape.