Unit 4 Topic 5 Flashcards
Boundaries are often____
defined, delimited, demarcated, administered
What is a defined boundary?
A boundary that is fixed and set
What is a delimited boundary?
The process of drawing a boundary on a map
What is a demarcated boundary?
The process of marking a boundary
What is an administered boundary?
Regulated in its entries/exits; Examples: Customs, visas, etc.
What are the types of boundary disputes?
definitional, locational, operational, allocational
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What are definitional boundary disputes?
A boundary dispute that takes place over the interpretations of the original documents that defined the boundary
What are locational boundary disputes?
A boundary dispute over the location of the boundary and the ownership of the land
What are some operational boundary disputes?
A dispute on how to manage the boundary and handle different issues/situations that occur on the boundary
What are some allocational boundary disputes?
A dispute that happens over the use of what is on or in the boundary (such as the ownership of natural resources).
What us UNCLOS?
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
What are the four stages in UNCLOS?
Territorial water, contiguous zone, EEZ, international waters
What is territorial waters?
0-12 nautical miles off the coastline.
States may set laws regulating the passage of ships registered in other states.
Laws that exist on the may land apply in this region.
The state has political and economic control.
What is the contiguous zone?
12-24 nautical miles off the coastline. A state may enforce laws concerning pollution, taxation, customs, and immigration.
What is the EEZ?
Exclusive Economic Zone ; 24-200 nautical miles off the coastline. States have the sole right to the resources found here.
