Undersea Cables and Environmental Issues

What do undersea cables primarily do?

• Provide electricity to underwater habitats

• Facilitate global communication

Why are undersea cables vulnerable?

• They are fragile

• They can be damaged by natural disasters and human activities

• They are in shallow waters

• They are not monitored

What has NATO done about cable disruptions?

• Increased fishing

• Started an operation to prevent attacks

• Built new cables

• Stopped sea traffic

How do undersea cables transmit data?

• Electrical signals

• Fiber Optic technology

• Satellite connections

• Sound waves

What is a major threat to the Amazon rainforest?

• Overfishing

• Deforestation

• Air pollution

• Water scarcity

What percentage of Earth's oxygen comes from the Amazon rainforest?

• 5%

• 10%

• 20%

• 50%

What did Brazil do about illegal logging?

• Banned all logging

• Raided illegal logging operations

What happens if an undersea cable fails?

• No internet for a country

• Lower global temperatures

Why are undersea cables called 'invisible infrastructure'?

• They enable daily communications but are hidden underwater

• They are made of clear materials

What is a key safety practice to prevent cable disruptions?

• Spread data across multiple cables

• Build cables above water