Which of the following provides an example of disputes over political boundaries being influenced by informal boundaries? (1 point)

Question

A country annexes a region that contains a religious group that is a majority in the country.

A nation invades a disputed territory because it contains a wealth of mineral resources that can support industry

A river changes course, causing two countries to renegotiate a border agreement to preserve the original geographic divisions

A political party uses gerrymandering in order to secure access to resources on the border between states

Answer 1

The example that best illustrates disputes over political boundaries being influenced by informal boundaries is:

A political party uses gerrymandering in order to secure access to resources on the border between states.

Gerrymandering involves manipulating electoral district boundaries to favor one party over another, often impacting the distribution of resources and reflecting informal boundaries based on demographic or socio-economic factors rather than strict political lines.