Shapes of States Flashcards

Questions and Answers

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)

Chile (correct)

Italy (correct)

Malawi (correct)

Gambia (correct)

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?

A state that includes several discontinuous pieces of territory, separated by water or another state Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are examples of fragmented states? (Select all that apply)

Tanzania Signup and view all the answers

What are the negatives of fragmented states?

Not united, may have to cross water or territory to reach other parts of the state Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a prorupted state?

A compact state with a large projecting extension Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are examples of prorupted states? (Select all that apply)

Democratic Republic of the Congo Signup and view all the answers

What are the positives/negatives of prorupted states?

Gives access to resources; separates states that would share a boundary Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a compact state?

The distance from the center to any boundary does not vary significantly Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are examples of compact states? (Select all that apply)

Kenya Signup and view all the answers

What are the positives of compact states?

Good communication to all regions Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of landlocked states?

Lacks a direct outlet to the sea because it is completely surrounded by other countries Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are examples of landlocked states? (Select all that apply)

Zimbabwe Signup and view all the answers

What is a negative aspect of landlocked states?

Need to cooperate with neighboring coastal states to bring in supplies and ship out goods Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of perforated states?

A state that completely surrounds another one Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are examples of perforated states? (Select all that apply)

Italy surrounds Vatican City Signup and view all the answers

What is a negative aspect of perforated states?

Must depend entirely on the surrounding country for the import and export of goods Signup and view all the answers

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.