Age of Discovery, European colonial expansion, and capitalist growth. 1914 – 1990s
Resulting from wars or treaties (e.g., the expansion of Russia in 2022).
"Winning" land from the sea, as seen in the Netherlands.
Exchange of small border territories between neighboring states. 2. Qualitative Changes (Related to Status and Structure)
Identifying it as a thematic map showing the world's countries and their borders.
Using an atlas to identify newly formed states or territory changes.
Distinguishing between quantitative and qualitative shifts with real-world examples.