Unit 1 Definitions

Question 1

Ocean

Answer 1

A continuous body of salt water contained in a large basin on earth’s surface.

Question 2

Sea

Answer 2

A body of salt water surrounding land masses.

Question 3

Bay

Answer 3

A small body of water set off from the main body.

Question 4

Gulf

Answer 4

A part of an ocean or sea extending into the land.

Question 5

Governance

Answer 5

The process of overseeing control and direction of an organisation.

Question 6

Government

Answer 6

The political direction and control exercised over the actions of members, citizens, or inhabitants of communities, societies, and states.

Question 7

UN

Answer 7

United Nations. An international organisation founded after the second world war to commit to maintain international peace.

Question 8

UNESCO

Answer 8

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation. Aims to promote world peace and security.

Question 9

G7

Answer 9

A group of the seven largest western economies.

Question 10

G20

Answer 10

A group of 20 of the largest economies, promoting economic co-operation.

Question 11

G77

Answer 11

77 Developing countries, designed to harmonise views on global economic issues.

Question 12

NATO

Answer 12

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. Members agree to defend each other.

Question 13

UNCLOS

Answer 13

United Nations on the law of the sea. Sets out the legal framework for the seas.

Question 14

EEZ

Answer 14

Exclusive economic zone, extending 200 nautical miles beyond a nation’s territorial sea.

Question 15

CITES

Answer 15

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora.