Maritime Law and UNCLOS Quiz

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

• To establish a global fishing quota

• To serve as the "constitution of the oceans"

• To regulate air travel over oceans

• To create a universal language for maritime communication

Which maritime zone allows coastal states to have full sovereignty but requires them to allow innocent passage for foreign vessels?

• Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)

• Territorial Sea

• Contiguous Zone

• Continental Shelf

What is the maximum extent of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) according to UNCLOS?

• 12 nautical miles

• 24 nautical miles

• 200 nautical miles

• 350 nautical miles

Which principle is vital for global trade, ensuring that international waters remain open for navigation?

• Freedom of Navigation

• Environmental Protection

• Geopolitical Disputes

• Resource Management

What does UNCLOS emphasize to prevent overfishing and depletion of resources?

• Establishment of fishing quotas

• Conservation of marine biodiversity

• Promotion of tourism

• Development of new shipping routes

What is a major concern related to rising sea levels due to climate change?

• Increased agricultural productivity

• Expansion of desert areas

• Submergence of low-lying coastal nations

• Growth of polar ice caps

What does the concept of the "tragedy of the commons" illustrate in the context of deep-sea mining?

• Individual exploitation of shared resources leading to collective benefit

• Individual exploitation of shared resources leading to collective degradation

• Collective management of resources leading to individual loss

• Collective management of resources leading to individual gain

Which strategic chokepoints are crucial for global trade according to the text?

• Panama Canal and Amazon River

• Strait of Hormuz and Suez Canal

• Bering Strait and Gulf of Mexico

• Cape of Good Hope and Hudson Bay

What does UNCLOS promote to protect marine ecosystems?

• Industrial development

• Sustainable development

• Urban expansion

• Technological innovation

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

• To promote agricultural development

• To shape the governance of oceanic spaces and resources

• To regulate air travel

• To manage freshwater resources