Which of these elements are key characteristics of political boundaries in the United States? Select three options.
They are set by the government.
They are created by cultural norms.
They form outlines of states, cities, or regions.
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They are determined by significant historical events.
They have exact measurements that may include natural landforms.
They have exact measurements that may include natural landforms.
Explanation:
American political boundaries were set by the government who would first acquire a territory and then divide it accordingly. These boundaries formed outlines for the various states, cities and / or regions thus allowing for easier governance.
These states usually have exact measurements because the government sometimes divided the land using lines of latitude and longitude. This is why most U.S. states have straight boundaries.
