Answer to Question #279743 in Human geography for CTS

Question

Written Response: In two to four paragraphs, explain the benefits and challenges associated with physical and cultural borders. Provide examples to highlight these benefits and challenges.

·        Provide an example of a place where a physical border has been beneficial. 

·        Provide an example of a place where a physical border has created challenges.

·        Provide an example of a place where a cultural border has been beneficial. 

·        Provide an example of a place where a cultural border has created challenges. 

Answer 1

Physical borders prevent invaders from coming but may isolate a group of people living within those borders. An example are small African tribes.

Cultural borders preserve the culture and customs of a nation and people but may isolate them from progress in the surrounding world. An example is Afghanistan.