3.2.6

A narrow, strategically significant area where trade could be easily blocked or controlled.

• Piracy

• Chokepoint

• Superpower

A nation with a global influence in terms of the economy, military and culture.

• Superpower

• Chokepoint

• Piracy

Which of the following are examples of strategic value?

• Fossil fueld

• Food

• Trade

• Tousism

About 63% of the world’s oil production moves on maritime routes.

• true

• false

Disruption of oil transit chokepoints can lead to raised fuel prices.

• true

• false

Which 2 oceans does the Panama canal connect??

• Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean

• Pacific Ocean and Southern Ocean

• Indian Ocean and Arctic Ocean

What was the name of the vessel that blocked the Suez Canal in 2021?

• Ever Never

• Everest

• Evergreen

• Ever Given

Which of the following are reasons that people turn to piracy?

• Low wages / poverty

• Unstable governments

• Good income

• Decline in fishing industry

NATO is one organisation tackling piracy, they do this by...

• Raising awareness on anti-piracy tactics (water hoses)

• Monitor and respond

• Advise vessels on calm communication with pirates

• Tell sea farers not to use piracy hotspots