AP Human Geography: Shapes of States

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What is a synonym for country?

state

Which of these options describes a compact state? (Select all that apply)

Good communication (correct)

Small and ideally circular (correct)

Long and narrow

Difficult to defend

What are some characteristics of a compact state?

Good communication, easy to protect land during an attack, easy to be influenced by surrounding countries, more developed due to accessible capitals.

What are some examples of a compact state?

Lesotho, Rwanda Signup and view all the answers

What is an elongated state?

Long narrow state Signup and view all the answers

What are some characteristics of an elongated state?

Poor communication because of capital isolation, hard to defend during attacks, likely to be less developed due to distance from capital. Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of an elongated state?

Chile, Italy Signup and view all the answers

What is a perforated state?

State that completely surrounds another state Signup and view all the answers

What are some characteristics of a perforated state?

Ethnic/religion/language conflict Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of a perforated state?

South Africa (Lesotho), Italy (San Marino), Bangladesh (India) Signup and view all the answers

What is a fragmented state?

State broken into many pieces Signup and view all the answers

What are some characteristics of a fragmented state?

Good trade because of water, more independent with laws and government since separated, lack of resources, hard to defend during war. Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of a fragmented state?

Indonesia, Philippines Signup and view all the answers

What is a prorupted state?

Large extension (an arm) Signup and view all the answers

What are some characteristics of a prorupted state?

Political tension because less connected to the area, hard to defend during attack, more trade and fishing, easy transportation. Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of a prorupted state?

Italy, Mexico, United States (Florida) Signup and view all the answers

What are landlocked states?

States that have no connections to ocean water Signup and view all the answers

What are some characteristics of a landlocked state?

Less trade because of transportation, government conflicts due to different ruling ideas. Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of landlocked states?

Swaziland, Lesotho Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Definition of State

"State" is a synonym for "country."

Compact States

Characterized as small, ideally circular in shape.
Minimal boundaries make it easy to defend.
The capital is centrally located for efficient access.

Characteristics of Compact States

Facilitate good communication.
Allow easy land protection during attacks.
Are more influenced by surrounding countries.
Often more developed due to accessible capitals.

Examples of Compact States

Lesotho
Rwanda

Elongated States

Defined as long and narrow in shape.

Characteristics of Elongated States

Poor communication due to the distance from the capital.
Isolation can occur.
Difficulty in defense during attacks.
Typically less developed because areas are far from the capital.

Examples of Elongated States

Chile
Italy

Perforated States

States that completely surround another state.

Characteristics of Perforated States

May experience ethnic, religious, or language conflicts.

Examples of Perforated States

South Africa (surrounds Lesotho)
Italy (surrounds San Marino)
Bangladesh (surrounds India)

Fragmented States

States that exist in multiple pieces.

Characteristics of Fragmented States

Benefit from good trade opportunities due to water access.
Increased independence in governance and law due to separation.
Experience a lack of resources.
Harder to defend in wartime scenarios.

Examples of Fragmented States

Indonesia
Philippines

Prorupted States

Defined by a large extension, often referred to as an "arm."

Characteristics of Prorupted States

Experience political tension due to less connectivity with the main area.
Difficult to defend during attacks.
Facilitate more trade and fishing opportunities.
Easier for transportation of goods.

Examples of Prorupted States

Italy
Mexico
United States (Florida)

Landlocked States

States that do not have outlets to ocean water.

Characteristics of Landlocked States

Reduced trade capabilities due to transportation challenges.
Governmental conflicts may arise from differing political ideologies between neighboring countries.

Examples of Landlocked States

Swaziland
Lesotho

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This quiz focuses on the various types of states in AP Human Geography, including definitions and characteristics of compact states. Perfect for students preparing for exams, it highlights key terms and concepts about state shapes and their implications. Test your understanding and strengthen your knowledge in geographical shapes.