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What characterizes a federal state?
What characterizes a federal state?
Which of the following is an example of a unitary state?
Which of the following is an example of a unitary state?
What does gerrymandering aim to achieve?
What does gerrymandering aim to achieve?
What type of boundary is created with little regard for the existing cultural landscape?
What type of boundary is created with little regard for the existing cultural landscape?
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Which of the following best describes Ravenstein’s laws of migration?
Which of the following best describes Ravenstein’s laws of migration?
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What is a subsequent boundary?
What is a subsequent boundary?
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Which factor is NOT true according to Ravenstein's laws of migration?
Which factor is NOT true according to Ravenstein's laws of migration?
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What defines an antecedent boundary?
What defines an antecedent boundary?
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Study Notes
Devolution
- Devolution is the transfer of political power from a central government to subnational levels.
Federal States
- A federal state unites separate political entities under a single governing system, allowing each entity some self-rule.
Unitary States
- In a unitary state, the central government holds the majority of power.
- Examples include Kenya, Japan, and France.
Gerrymandering
- Gerrymandering is the redrawing of political boundaries to favour a particular political party.
Superimposed Boundaries
- Superimposed boundaries are drawn by external forces, usually without considering prevailing cultural patterns.
- The Berlin Conference (1884-1885) is an example, where European powers drew African borders disregarding existing cultural landscapes.
Subsequent Boundaries
- Subsequent boundaries are formed after the cultural landscape has already developed.
Antecedent Boundaries
- Antecedent boundaries exist prior to the development of the cultural landscape, often following natural land features.
- Geometric boundaries are also antecedent boundaries
Ravenstein's Laws of Migration
- Most migrants travel short distances.
- Migration frequently leads to urban areas.
- Migration often involves multiple steps.
- Rural to urban migration is common.
- Counter migration exists with some people leaving and some arriving.
- Migrants are frequently young adults and males.
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Description
This quiz explores the concepts of devolution, federal and unitary states, and various types of political boundaries like superimposed and subsequent boundaries. Understand key terms and examples that illustrate how political power and boundaries shape governance. Test your knowledge of these essential geography topics.
