12Geography Exam Study Guide34

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**Geography Exam Study Guide** ### 🌊 1. Distribution of Oceans & Seas | Ocean | Key Features | |-------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------| | **Pacific** | Largest ocean, diverse ecosystems, Mariana Trench (deepest point) | | **Atlantic**| Second-largest, rich marine life, major shipping routes | | **Indian** | Warm waters, high salinity, monsoon currents, oil reserves | | **Arctic** | Smallest ocean, low salinity, seasonal ice cover | | **Antarctic**| Surrounds Antarctica, unique wildlife, cold waters | ### 🏗️ 2. Artificial Water Bodies - **Definition**: Human-made water systems - **Examples & Purposes**: - Canals (Panama/Suez) - Transportation - Reservoirs (Three Gorges) - Hydroelectric power - Ponds - Fish farming, recreation - Ornamental lakes - Aesthetics, tourism ### ⚓ 3. Maritime Zones - **Territorial Waters** (12nm): Full national control - **Contiguous Zone** (12-24nm): Limited enforcement rights - **EEZ** (200nm): Resource exploitation rights ### �...