Lesson 10.7 - South China Sea

How many countries touch the South China Sea?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

What is a chokepoint?

• A large body of water

• A narrow strait or canal connecting two larger bodies of water

• A mountain range

• A desert

How many chokepoints are there in the South China Sea?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

What does interdependence mean?

• When one country is self-sufficient

• When two or more countries need each other

• When a country is isolated

• When countries compete with each other

What is the main issue depicted in the image regarding the South China Sea?

• Environmental pollution

• Territorial disputes

• Trade agreements

• Cultural exchanges

What is the "Nine-Dash Line" in the context of the South China Sea?

• A series of territorial claims by Vietnam

• A historical territorial claim by China

• A trade route established by the Philippines

• A boundary for fishing rights by Malaysia

What is the extent of an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) from the shoreline of a country?

• 100 nautical miles

• 200 nautical miles

• 300 nautical miles

• 400 nautical miles

What rights does a coastal nation have within its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)?

• Shared exploitation rights with neighboring countries

• Sole exploitation rights over all natural resources

• No rights over natural resources

• Only fishing rights

In what year was the United Nations Law of the Sea Convention adopted?

• 1972

• 1982

• 1992

• 2002

How many countries adopted the United Nations Law of the Sea Convention?

• 100

• 120

• 133

• 150