NS2 Test Bank: NS2-M3C1 - Maritime Geography of the Western Seas

Front

The Southern Command of NATO has its headquarters near what city?

Back

Naples

Front

In 1996, ______ was formed to discuss matters in the Arctic Region.

Back

Arctic Council

Front

When Castro announced his alliance with ____ in 1961, the United States broke diplomatic ties with __________________________.

Back

The Soviet Union; Cuba

Front

Approximately how many square miles do the North Atlantic and South Atlantic Basins cover?

Back

29,000,000

Front

What is the deepest spot in the Atlantic Ocean at 28,374 feet?

Back

Devil's Hole

Front

The area of the Caribbean Sea is how much bigger than that of the Gulf of Mexico?

Back

Nearly two times

Front

What is the name of this "door to the Atlantic Ocean" used by the Russian naval vessels?

Back

Strait of Gibraltar

Front

How many of the 11+ active volcanoes in the Aegean Sea are islands?

Back

4

Front

Which one of the following marks the approximate location of the Southern Command of NATO? A, B, C, D

Back

C

Front

What are the natural resources found in the Arctic? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) Options: Oil, Fish, Uranium, Iron Ore, Natural Gas

Back

Uranium