Political Geography and Geopolitics · Political Systems
Boundaries and Border Disputes
Examining the different types of boundaries and the reasons why they are often contested.
Key Questions
- 1How do physical boundaries like rivers create unique legal challenges between states?
- 2What are the primary causes of maritime border disputes in the South China Sea?
- 3How do walls and fences affect the ecosystems and economies of border regions?
Common Core State Standards
C3: D2.Geo.5.9-12C3: D2.Civ.14.9-12
Grade: 10th Grade
Subject: Geography
Unit: Political Geography and Geopolitics
Period: Political Systems
Suggested Methodologies
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