Human geo 9.2

Demarcated

A boundary with physical objects dividing it.

Example of Demarcation

A physical boundary created by objects, such as a farmer's fence separating their property from a neighboring field.

Delimit

When a country draws its boundaries on a map.

Defining

Boundaries established with a legally binding contract.

Administered

For a country to defend its border, it involves monitoring and enforcing laws along the boundary.

Administered Example

A country might deploy border patrol agents to monitor immigration laws at checkpoints.

Devolution

When central power in a state is broken up among regional authorities within its borders.

Devolution Example

In the UK, Scotland and Wales have their own parliaments for legislative decisions like education and healthcare.

Self-determinism

The principle that people have the right to choose their own political status.