Question

the former international border between east germany and west germany is best described as
a an open border
b a demilitarized zone
c a relict boundary
d an antecedent boundary
e a geometric boundary

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The border between East and West Germany was highly restricted, not open. Eliminate A.
• Option B: A demilitarized zone is a buffer with no military, but the German border had heavy military presence. Eliminate B.
• Option C: A relict boundary is a former boundary that no longer functions (e.g., after Germany reunified, the East - West border is a relict as it no longer separates two states). This fits.
• Option D: An antecedent boundary exists before cultural development, which doesn't apply here. Eliminate D.
• Option E: A geometric boundary is based on geometric shapes (like straight lines), the German border wasn't purely geometric. Eliminate E.

Answer:

C. a relict boundary