Why The United States Is SO MUCH LARGER Today Than It Was In 2023

The video discusses the United States' recent claim of 400,000 square miles of underwater land under the United Nations' Extended Continental Shelf policy. It explains the concepts of territorial waters, Exclusive Economic Zones, and the extended continental shelf. The US has expanded its territory in six areas, including the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans. The video highlights the potential for resource exploitation, such as deep-sea mining, and the legal framework supporting these claims. The US aims to secure valuable resources like minerals, which are crucial for modern technology.

What is the primary reason the United States is claiming 400,000 square miles of underwater land?

• To establish new fishing zones

• To expand its land borders

• To gain access to underwater resources

• To create new marine protected areas

What is the maximum extent of a country's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) from its coastline?

• 200 nautical miles

• 350 nautical miles

• 100 nautical miles

• 12 nautical miles

Which of the following is NOT a right granted to a country within its Exclusive Economic Zone?

• Rights to resources beneath the seabed

• Energy production from water and wind

• Exploration of marine resources

• Full sovereignty over the water

Which oceanic region is the largest addition to the United States' territory under the extended continental shelf policy?

• Pacific Ocean

• Gulf of Mexico

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What is a potential environmental concern associated with drilling for oil in the Arctic Ocean?

• Increased fishing activity

• Rising sea levels

• Devastation of the Arctic environment

• Loss of marine biodiversity

Which country is leading the way in commercial deep-sea mining?

• United States

• Brazil

• China

• Norway

Why is the United States interested in deep-sea mining?

• To expand its fishing industry

• To improve underwater tourism

• To reduce dependency on imported minerals

• To establish new marine parks