Question

1 mark for review
which of the following terms refers to an area of instability located between regions with opposing political and cultural values?
a rimland
b heartland
c shatter belt
d enclave
e gerrymandered area

Explanation:

• Rimland refers to coastal regions adjacent to a heartland, focused on strategic control.
• Heartland is a core, politically and geographically dominant inland region.
• Shatter belt is defined as an area of persistent instability between regions with conflicting political and cultural values.
• Enclave is a territory entirely surrounded by another state's territory.
• Gerrymandered area refers to a redistricted electoral district drawn to favor a political group.

Answer:

C. Shatter belt