Which of the following best describes the purpose of a nation's boundaries?

A.

to limit the movement of goods and people

B.

to make it easier for cartographers to create maps

C.

to make the movement of goods and people easier

D.

to prevent other countries from invading territory

The purpose of a nation's boundaries to prevent other countries from invading territory

Explanation:

Borders are defined to limit the other countries from invading another country's space. They mark the farthest limit up to which a country possesses sovereignty, inside of which no other country has any power of its own. Each country can enforce rules only within their boundaries and nowhere else. There are certain rules of each border one must follow if they have to cross it. This will ensure the countries from being invaded by each other and also provides protection against terrorists, immigrants and also smuggled goods.

D.

to prevent other countries from invading territory

Explanation:

The purpose of a nation's boundaries is to prevent other countries from invading territory. Naturally every country around the globe is defined by boundaries. These boundaries separate one country from another country thus protecting the resources of each country.