Centrifugal vs Centripetal forces

1.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

Attitudes that unite people and increase support for a state are defined as

centripetal forces

centrifugal forces

stateless nations

multinational states

2.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

Forces or attitudes that tend to divide a state are defined as

centripetal forces

centrifugal forces

soveriegnty

federal states

3.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

A nation can be defined as

a group of people with a similar culture

a self-governed territory

a group of people without a state of their own

local political units like provinces that have some power

4.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

A state is

a self-governed territory with defined borders

a territory comprised of a population with over 90 percent of a particular culture

a nation without sovereignty over a territory

a group of people with a common culture

5.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

Flags, national anthems, and sports teams are used as a symbol of national identity. These are all examples of:

centripetal forces

centrifugal forces

6.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

Giving the states population confidence that there are enough resources to support the country is an example of an economic

centrifugal force

centripetal force

7.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

High quality infrastructure like well-maintained highways, railways, and airports are all examples of

centrifugal forces

centripetal forces

8.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

State religions and official languages are both examples of social

centripetal forces

centrifugal forces

9.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

The process where a state breaks down due to struggles among ethnic groups is defined as

centripetal forces

centrifugal forces

balkanization

sovereignty

10.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

Distrust in government, under representation, and mistreatment of minority groups in a state are examples of political

centrifugal forces

centripetal forces

11.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

Cultural diversity can potentially create division among a population and is considered an example of a

centripetal force

centrifugal force

12.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

Polarizing (extremely different) religious beliefs, such as between Shiite and Sunni Muslims can pull apart a state and are considered to be

centrifugal forces

centripetal forces

13.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

Having more than one official language can lead to poor communication and misunderstanding between different groups in a state. This is an example of a

centripetal force

centrifugal force

14.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

Economic inequality between the regions of a country can cause division if a richer region feels burdened by providing aid to poorer regions. This is an example of a

centripetal force

centrifugal force

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