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Which one of the following is the correct definition of the Law of the Sea?
Which one of the following is the correct definition of the Law of the Sea?
- A body of international rules that regulates fishing activities in coastal waters.
- A body of international rules that governs the use and management of marine resources.
- A body of international rules that binds states and other subjects of international law in their maritime affairs. (correct)
- A body of international rules that establishes the rights and responsibilities of coastal states.
What does the term 'baseline' refer to in the context of the Law of the Sea?
What does the term 'baseline' refer to in the context of the Law of the Sea?
- The line that marks the boundary between the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the high seas.
- The line from which the outer limits of marine spaces under the national jurisdiction of the coastal state are measured. (correct)
- The line distinguishing internal waters from the territorial sea.
- The line that separates the continental shelf from the territorial sea.
What is an archipelagic state?
What is an archipelagic state?
- A state that has a significant coastline and relies heavily on maritime resources.
- A state that has a history of disputes over maritime boundaries.
- A state that has a large number of islands within its territorial waters.
- A state constituted wholly by one or more archipelagos and may include other islands. (correct)
What is the definition of an archipelago?
What is the definition of an archipelago?
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What is the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) defined as?
What is the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) defined as?
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Which one of the following is NOT a principle of the law of the sea?
Which one of the following is NOT a principle of the law of the sea?
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What is the purpose of the baseline in the Law of the Sea?
What is the purpose of the baseline in the Law of the Sea?
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What is an archipelagic state?
What is an archipelagic state?
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What does the term 'continental shelf' refer to in the context of the Law of the Sea?
What does the term 'continental shelf' refer to in the context of the Law of the Sea?
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What are the responsibilities of coastal states in the Law of the Sea?
What are the responsibilities of coastal states in the Law of the Sea?
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