Types of boundaries and shapes

A relic boundary no longer exists but it still has an impact on the landscape.

A superimposed boundary is a boundary that ignores existing cultural aspects of a region. The continent of Africa is a good example of this boundary.

Subsequent boundaries are established after an area has been settled. The borders were drawn to accommodate religious, ethnic, language differences. The borders of Northern Ireland and Pakistan/Bangladesh are good examples.

An antecendent boundary existed before the area was settled. People knew in advance when they moved into a region which side of the border they were living on.

Types of boundaries

Types of boundaries

An antecendent boundary existed before the area was settled.

People knew in advance when they moved into a region which side of the border they were living on.

Subsequent boundaries are established after an area has been settled. The borders were drawn to accommodate religious, ethnic, language differences. The borders of Northern Ireland and Pakistan/Bangladesh are good examples.

British IndiaSubsequent boundaries

Boundary until 1947

British India- divided after independence in 1947. What were the borders based on?

East and West Pakistan

A superimposed boundary is a boundary that ignores existing cultural aspects of a region. The continent of Africa is a good example of this boundary.

A relic boundary is a “relic” on the landscape. It no longer exists, but its impact is still felt.

The Berlin Wall and the border separating East and West Germany no longer exists, but it is still felt economically.

The “Iron Curtain” no longer exists, but there is still an economic gap between “east” and “west” in Europe.

Be familiar with the types of borders you took notes on:

Frontier

Physical boundaries

water boundaries

mountain boundaries

Geometric boundary

Cultural boundaries

religious boundaries

language boundaries

ethnic boundaries

desert boundaries

antecendent boundary

Subsequent boundary

Relic boundary

superimposed

Landlocked

Perforated

Fragmented

Elongated

Prorupted

Compact

Country Shapes:

Now, with a partner, complete the boundary and shape information sheets you have.

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With your partner, list as many counties as you can that match the shapes listed. Do not use more than two countries for each category from Africa.

1. Compact

2. Fragmented

3. Elongated

4. Perforated

5. Prorupted

6. Landlocked

Compact Elongated Landlocked Fragmented Perforated Prorupted