China’s occupying boats dumping sewage on Philippine reefs

China’s occupying boats dumping sewage on Philippine reefs

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Science, Health Sciences, Geography, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the environmental impact of stationary Chinese boats in the South China Sea, causing algae blooms that damage coral reefs and threaten fish stocks. It highlights the role of the Chinese maritime militia in territorial disputes and presents satellite imagery showing sewage accumulation. Experts from Similarity Incorporated analyze these images, revealing significant environmental damage. The discussion includes evidence of numerous ships anchored at Union Bank's Atoll, contributing to the algae blooms.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What environmental issue is caused by the stationary Chinese boats in the South China Sea?

Air pollution

Soil erosion

Algae blooms

Deforestation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do Western analysts believe about the Chinese boats?

They are abandoned vessels

They are research ships

They are a maritime militia

They are part of a fishing fleet

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been observed in satellite images over the last five years?

Accumulation of human sewage

Increase in coral reefs

Reduction in algae blooms

Decrease in fish population

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of Similarity Incorporated in this context?

They are an environmental NGO

They specialize in satellite imagery analysis

They are a government agency

They are a fishing company

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What territorial claim does China make regarding the South China Sea?

It is a shared international zone

It belongs entirely to China

It is a protected marine area

It is a no-fishing zone