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What components make up the national territory of the Philippines?
What components make up the national territory of the Philippines?
- Only the islands and waters of the archipelago
- Sovereignty over international waters alone
- The archipelago, terrestrial domains, and aerial domains (correct)
- Only maritime territories surrounding the islands
Which of the following areas is NOT included in the definition of the Philippine national territory?
Which of the following areas is NOT included in the definition of the Philippine national territory?
- The territorial sea
- Insular shelves
- Plains on foreign lands (correct)
- Seabed and subsoil
What is considered part of the internal waters of the Philippines?
What is considered part of the internal waters of the Philippines?
- Only the waters that are nearest to the mainland
- All international waters surrounding the Philippines
- Waters that are between and connecting the islands of the archipelago (correct)
- Only the waters that are deeper than 200 meters
The national territory of the Philippines includes which of the following?
The national territory of the Philippines includes which of the following?
Which domains are included in the Philippine national territory?
Which domains are included in the Philippine national territory?
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Territorial Domains
Territorial Domains
The land, rivers, and air space belonging to the Philippines.
Philippine Archipelago
Philippine Archipelago
All the islands and waters within the Philippine archipelago.
Territorial Sea
Territorial Sea
The sea area extending 12 nautical miles from the Philippines' coastline.
Insular Shelves
Insular Shelves
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Internal Waters
Internal Waters
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Study Notes
Philippine National Territory
- Comprises the entire Philippine archipelago, including all islands, waters within the archipelago, and other territories under Philippine sovereignty or jurisdiction.
- Territories include land, rivers, air space, including territorial sea, seabed, subsoil, insular shelves, and submarine areas.
- Waters surrounding, between, and connecting the islands, regardless of size, are considered internal Philippine waters.
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Test your knowledge about the Philippine national territory. This quiz covers the extensive geographical and legal aspects of the Philippine archipelago, including its islands, waters, and sovereignty. Understand the importance of these territories in relation to Philippine jurisdiction.
