Maritime Zones and Economic Rights

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Where is the majority of underground water capture located?

In the entire Orla Ocidental region

In the Açores and Madeira islands

In Maciço Antigo

In Tejo and Sado, and in the Western Coastal region (correct)

What is one of the main problems in the utilization of water?

Pollution of water (correct)

Inadequate infrastructure

Over-extraction of groundwater

Insufficient rainfall

What type of pollutants are commonly found in industrial effluents?

Fertilizers and pesticides

Heavy metals and toxic substances (correct)

Domestic waste

Organic matter and bacteria

What is eutrophication, and what causes it?

Excessive nutrient-rich pollutants, stimulating algae growth Signup and view all the answers

What is salinization, and what causes it?

Over-extraction of groundwater, allowing saltwater intrusion Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to treat wastewater before releasing it into the environment?

To prevent pollution and protect aquatic life Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to promote the preservation of water resources?

Implementing regulations and fines for polluters Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the National Water Plan and Regional Plans?

To manage and protect water resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the total service area of SRR Lisboa and SRR Santa Maria?

5.754.848 km² Signup and view all the answers

What is the delimitation of the exclusive economic zone?

From the coastline to 200 nautical miles Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Search and Rescue Region?

To provide search and rescue services Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the Costa de Arriba?

Formations of hard rocks and basalt Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of the extension of the continental platform?

Access to natural resources and cultural heritage Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the maritime zone between the coastline and the 12 nautical mile limit?

Territorial sea Signup and view all the answers

What is the outer limit of the territorial sea?

12 nautical miles Signup and view all the answers

What is the main feature of the coastline of Portugal?

It is a mix of rocky and sandy formations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the decrease in the Portuguese fishing sector?

Fishing quotas and natural conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the coastal fishing in Portugal?

Short-duration trips in interior waters Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of the upwelling in the Portuguese coastal waters?

Increased fish diversity and abundance Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the fishing fleet in Portugal?

Decreasing in number due to restructure and redimension Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of the fishermen in Portugal?

Lowly educated and elderly Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for the reduced catches in Portugal?

Fishing quotas and natural conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main type of fishing that occurs in the Atlantic Ocean, beyond the 6-mile limit?

Long-distance fishing Signup and view all the answers

Which organization did the European Organization for Economic Co-operation evolve into?

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Signup and view all the answers

What is the main limitation of the Portuguese fishing sector?

Narrow continental shelf Signup and view all the answers

What was the main symbol of the division of Germany during the Cold War?

The Berlin Wall Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the military alliance formed in response to the Soviet Union's actions in Eastern Europe?

North Atlantic Treaty Organization Signup and view all the answers

Which country played a key role in the airlift of food and resources to West Berlin during the Soviet blockade?

United States Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the economic collapse of communist countries in the 1980s?

Shortage of consumer goods and high external debt Signup and view all the answers

What event in 1989 led to the fall of the Berlin Wall?

Hungary opened its borders to the West Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the economic organization established by the Soviet Union in 1949?

COMECON Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the military alliance formed by the Soviet Union in response to NATO?

Warsaw Pact Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Organization of the United Nations (ONU)?

To promote international peace and security, social progress, human rights, and better living conditions Signup and view all the answers

What type of groups can pressure governments to adopt more just and sustainable policies?

Non-governmental organizations and groups of pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the media in the context of globalization?

To form a common opinion on values and ideas through the global spread of information Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the increasing importance of global cities?

The attraction of investments and talent, facilitating innovation and creativity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary driver of globalization, according to the text?

Technological advancements and neoliberal economic policies Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the concentration of similar companies in the same location?

Cluster-concentration Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the integration of the global economy?

Increased global interconnectedness and interdependence Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the network of processes involved in global production?

Global value chain Signup and view all the answers