Answer to Question #205440 in Geography for Tops

Question

Which one of the following observations about the world of states is incorrect?

1. Virtually all habitable land belongs to states.

2.the shape of a state may aid or hinder its internal administration.

3. States have territories that include land,air and sea.

4. States may extend their sovereign claims over high seas, Antarctica and outer space.

5. Since WW II, membership of the united nations implies recognition of the claims by new states to sovereign independence.

Answer 1

The fourth statement is incorrect.