South China Sea Quiz

Why is the South China Sea considered one of the most important contested ocean spaces in the world?

• It has no significant trade routes or resources.

• It is the largest ocean space in the world.

• It has issues over sovereignty, valuable marine environment, and resources.

• It is only important for its marine biodiversity.

What is the estimated value of the annual global trade in liquefied natural gas (LNG) carried by sea through the South China Sea?

• Over US$5 trillion

• Over US$150 million

• Over US$5 billion

• Over US$150 billion

How much of the global fishing catch, in terms of percentage, does the South China Sea account for?

• 12%

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

Approximately how many people are employed in the fishing industry in the South China Sea?

• At least 3.7 million people

• At least 370,000 people

• At least 37,000 people

• At least 7.3 million people

What is the estimated size of the area covered by the South China Sea?

• Over 3 million km²

• Over 300,000 km²

• Over 30 million km²

• Over 3,000 km²

As of 2013, how much unexploited oil and gas was estimated to be in the South China Sea?

• Approximately 11 billion barrels of oil and 190 trillion ft³ of gas

• Approximately 125 billion barrels of oil and 500 trillion ft³ of gas

• Approximately 5 billion barrels of oil and 50 trillion ft³ of gas

• Approximately 25 billion barrels of oil and 250 trillion ft³ of gas

What is the total land and maritime space of the Spratly Islands?

• Over 120 square kilometers

• Over 240,000 square kilometers

• Less than 2 square kilometers

• Less than 4.2 square kilometers

Which of the following features is not mentioned as a characteristic of the Spratly Islands?

• They are at the heart of the South China Sea disputes.

• They consist of over 120 small islands, islets, rocks, and reefs.

• They are all fully above water at high tide.

• They have a complex coastal geography.

According to the image, which country is not a claimant of the Spratly Islands?

• Malaysia

• Brunei

• Indonesia

• Vietnam

What is the significance of the UNCLOS statement regarding man-made structures in the South China Sea?

• They have the same legal status as naturally formed ones.

• They do not possess the status of islands.

• They are considered part of the territorial waters of the country that built them.

• They are significant in the delimitation of maritime boundaries.