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

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A nation invades a disputed territory because it contains a wealth of mineral resources that can support industry.
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 river changes course, causing two countries to renegotiate a border agreement to preserve the original geographic divisions.

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

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

Answer 1

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

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

This situation highlights how cultural or informal boundaries (in this case, religious or ethnic identity) can impact formal political boundaries and lead to disputes or actions like annexation.