Which of the following best analyzes the problem with superimposed boundaries?(1 point)

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Superimposed boundaries use human-made structures to prevent people from crossing them.
Superimposed boundaries use human-made structures to prevent people from crossing them.

Superimposed boundaries are established without regard to the societies of the region.
Superimposed boundaries are established without regard to the societies of the region.

Superimposed boundaries are hard to define and change as a result of changes in nature.
Superimposed boundaries are hard to define and change as a result of changes in nature.

Superimposed boundaries are historic and have no relevance to the current state of the region.

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The best analysis of the problem with superimposed boundaries is:

Superimposed boundaries are established without regard to the societies of the region.

This option accurately captures the main issue with superimposed boundaries, which are typically drawn by external powers (often colonial powers) without considering the ethnic, cultural, or social dynamics of the local populations. This can lead to significant conflict and instability in the regions affected.