Question

Which of the following best describes a de facto state?(1 point)
Responses

a state that is created by the unification of a nation
a state that is created by the unification of a nation

a state that is recognized as a member of a defensive alliance
a state that is recognized as a member of a defensive alliance

a state that is not recognized internationally but is allow to exist and govern itself
a state that is not recognized internationally but is allow to exist and govern itself

a state that is the home of more than one nation

Answer 1

hich of the following presents the most accurate comparison of the physical geographies of China and the U.S.?(1 point)
Responses

The U.S. has an extensive river network, but China does not.
The U.S. has an extensive river network, but China does not.

China has rugged mountains, and the U.S. does not.
China has rugged mountains, and the U.S. does not.

Both countries have elements in their physical geographies that allow for successful societies to develop.
Both countries have elements in their physical geographies that allow for successful societies to develop.

Neither country has easy access to the world’s oceans.

Answer 2

Which of the following best analyzes Japan’s political power based on its size, shape, and relative location?(1 point)
Responses

Japan’s compact shape has helped it gain political power.
Japan’s compact shape has helped it gain political power.

Japan’s relative location limits its ability to gain political power.
Japan’s relative location limits its ability to gain political power.

Japan has little political power because it is small in land area and population.
Japan has little political power because it is small in land area and population.

Japan is a powerful country even though it is territorially small and fragmented.

Answer 3

Which of the following best describes the borders of the 13 original U.S. states?(1 point)
Responses

The original borders were drawn unfairly and gave some state excess power.
The original borders were drawn unfairly and gave some state excess power.

The borders were set while the states were British colonies.
The borders were set while the states were British colonies.

The U.S. Congress determined the borders of the states.
The U.S. Congress determined the borders of the states.

The borders were established to give all states near equal populations.

Answer 4

a state that is not recognized internationally but is allowed to exist and govern itself

Answer 5

Both countries have elements in their physical geographies that allow for successful societies to develop.

Answer 6

Japan’s compact shape has helped it gain political power.

Answer 7

The borders were set while the states were British colonies.