One key difference between territorial waters and exclusive economic zones (EEZs) is that __________.

A. territorial waters provide national jurisdiction over shipping and navigation, whereas EEZs allow for free navigation by all
B. territorial waters extend 200 miles from the shore, whereas EEZs cover 12 miles from the shore
C. any violation of territorial waters is against the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, whereas EEZs are not protected by any binding international agreement
D. disagreement over territorial waters often lead to conflict among states, whereas EEZs are significantly less conflict-prone


Answer: A

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