SS 10: Territorial Borders

Territorial dispute is also the the focus of attention of different countries, which also includes the Philippines.

• True

• False

Territorial disputes or issues refers to the conflicts which occur when two or more countries disagree over the possession of land or bodies of water.

• true

• false

Territorial disputes are often related to the lack of natural resources in a certain area.

• true

• false

Philippine territory is defined in _________ of the constitution.

• Article 1

• Article 2

• Article 3

• Article 4

What does EEZ mean?

UNCLOS means:

China claims it has right over the disputed areas in the West Philippine Sea and South China Sea based on its:

• Chinese constitution

• EEZ

• history

The conflict in the West Philippine Sea has been ongoing for decades, but had worsened during the recent years. Since 2009, China has increased its navy patrol in the area. There are reports also that they threaten Filipino and Vietnamese fishermen.

• true

• false

Scarborough Shoal is also known as:

Other member countries of the ASEA do not want to contest China because of the big business it brings to Asia. It is the largest trading partner of the ASEAN.

• true

• false