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What is the definition of an elongated state?
What is the definition of an elongated state?
State with a long and narrow shape
Which of the following are examples of elongated states? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are examples of elongated states? (Select all that apply)
What are the negatives of elongated states?
What are the negatives of elongated states?
May suffer from poor communication and be isolated from the capital
What is the definition of a fragmented state?
What is the definition of a fragmented state?
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Which of the following are examples of fragmented states? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are examples of fragmented states? (Select all that apply)
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What are the negatives of fragmented states?
What are the negatives of fragmented states?
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What is the definition of a prorupted state?
What is the definition of a prorupted state?
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Which of the following are examples of prorupted states? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are examples of prorupted states? (Select all that apply)
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What are the positives/negatives of prorupted states?
What are the positives/negatives of prorupted states?
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What is the definition of a compact state?
What is the definition of a compact state?
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Which of the following are examples of compact states? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are examples of compact states? (Select all that apply)
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What are the positives of compact states?
What are the positives of compact states?
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What is the definition of landlocked states?
What is the definition of landlocked states?
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Which of the following are examples of landlocked states? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are examples of landlocked states? (Select all that apply)
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What is a negative aspect of landlocked states?
What is a negative aspect of landlocked states?
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What is the definition of perforated states?
What is the definition of perforated states?
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Which of the following are examples of perforated states? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are examples of perforated states? (Select all that apply)
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What is a negative aspect of perforated states?
What is a negative aspect of perforated states?
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Study Notes
Elongated States
- Characterized by a long and narrow geographical shape.
- Examples include Gambia, Malawi, Chile, and Italy.
- Can face challenges with communication and may experience isolation from the capital.
Fragmented States
- Composed of several discontinuous pieces of territory, separated by water or other states.
- Notable examples include Angola, Tanzania, Russia, and Indonesia.
- May struggle with unity and require travel across water or territory to connect different regions.
Prorupted States
- Features a compact form with a significant projecting extension.
- Examples include the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Namibia.
- Provides access to resources and can create boundaries separating neighboring states.
Compact States
- Defined by minimal variation in distance from the center to any boundary, promoting a more uniform shape.
- Examples are Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda.
- Facilitates good communication among all regions.
Landlocked States
- Completely surrounded by land with no direct access to the sea, which hinders maritime trade.
- Examples include Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana.
- Depend on neighboring coastal states for imports and exports, necessitating cooperation for trade.
Perforated States
- Completely encircle another state, creating a dependency.
- Examples are South Africa surrounding Lesotho and Italy surrounding Vatican City.
- Require reliance on the surrounding state for importing and exporting goods.
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This quiz focuses on the various shapes of states, particularly elongated and fragmented states. It includes definitions, examples, and potential challenges these states face. Perfect for students studying geography or human geography concepts.