Study Cards for Araling Panlipunan YS-7

This set of flashcards is designed to help students review the key concepts from their Araling Panlipunan YS-7 course focused on the Philippines' geography, history, and territorial issues.

The Philippines is strategically located, benefiting from international trade and cultural exchanges.

What is the significance of the Philippines' location in Southeast Asia?

What is the absolute location of the Philippines?

Approximately 4 degrees 23' to 21 degrees 25' North latitude, and 116 degrees to 127 degrees East longitude.

What does relative location refer to?

It describes the position of a place in relation to other locations.

How many islands does the Philippines comprise?

The Philippines is composed of 7,107 islands.

What is the main geographical characteristic of the Philippines?

It is an archipelago, consisting of many large and small islands.

What is the meaning of the term 'Archipelagic Doctrine'?

It refers to the principle protecting the rights of countries like the Philippines over their surrounding waters and islands.

What are the twelve mile territorial waters in the Philippines?

It refers to the area from the low-water line along the coast to twelve nautical miles outward.

What is the main financial benefit derived from the Philippines being an archipelago?

Access to rich marine resources and trade routes.

What was established by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)?

It confirmed the rights of countries over their Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs).

What are some key territorial disputes involving the Philippines?

Issues surrounding the West Philippine Sea with claims from China, Vietnam, and Malaysia.