Understanding Exclusive Economic Zones

What is the primary purpose of a country's territorial waters?

• To establish international trade routes

• To share resources with neighboring countries

• To exert full sovereignty over the waters

• To allow free passage of all vessels

How does the presence of small islands affect a country's EEZ?

• It reduces the size of the EEZ

• It has no effect on the EEZ

• It can significantly increase the EEZ

• It only affects the EEZ if the islands are inhabited

Which country has the largest Exclusive Economic Zone in the world?

• Russia

• France

• Australia

• United States

What is a major reason for the controversy over EEZs?

• The size of a country's land area

• The length of a country's coastline

• The inclusion of uninhabited islands

• The presence of foreign neighbors

Which of the following countries is a close second to France in terms of EEZ size?

• Brazil

• China

• India

• United States