International Law of the Sea – Quiz 2

When was the Law of the Sea Convention or the Law of the Sea treaty open for signature?

• A. 8 December 1982

• B. 9 December 1982

• C. 10 December 1982

• D. 11 December 1982

What is the primary purpose of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)?

• A. To establish global trade tariffs
  
  

• B. To regulate international fishing rights
  
  

• C. To define maritime boundaries and rights
  
  

• D. To manage climate change

Which of the following activities is generally prohibited in the High Seas?

• A) Commercial fishing
  
  

• B) Marine scientific research
  
  

• C) Piracy
  
  

• D) Navigation

Which article of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) defines the right of innocent passage?

• A. Article 17
  
  

• B. Article 19
  
  

• C. Article 21
  
  

• D. Article 24

The Law of the Sea holds that each coastal nation has territorial sovereignty over _____ nautical miles of water off of their coast:

• A. 100

• B. 200

• C. 3

• D. 12

Which of the following statements about the High Seas is true under UNCLOS?

• A. They are under the jurisdiction of coastal states.
  
  

• B. All nations have the right to navigate, fish, and lay submarine cables.

• C. They extend up to 100 nautical miles from the coastline.
  
  

• D. They are exclusive to military operations.