Extreme Geography

Question 1

Piracy

Answer 1

The act of boarding any vessel with the interest to commit theft or any other crime with an intent to use force

Question 2

What are some reasons that contribute to the increase of piracy in Somalia

Answer 2

Somalia government collapsing in the 1990’s = less governmental regulation of coastlines (vulnerability)
Foreign countries eg. Iran and Yemen taking advantage and began illegally fishing in Somali waters (retaliation)
Lack of resources and desperation lead to piracy (survival)

Question 3

Genocide

Answer 3

International mass killing of certain nations or ethnic groups with the aim of destroying that group

Question 4

Ruination

Answer 4

The state of being ruined or destroyed - typically buildings or landscapes

Question 5

Incarceration

Answer 5

The state of being confined in prison (imprisonment)

Question 6

Reasons for travel

Answer 6

Jobs
Entertainment
Avoid war or famine
Explore cultures
Pilgrimage
Visit family

Question 7

Popular piracy targets

Answer 7

Gulf of Aden
Gulf of Malacca
Gulf of Guinea
Caribbeans

Question 8

What was the average ransom paid to pirates in 2011

Answer 8

£5 million

Question 9

Example of piracy

Answer 9

Somali pirates hijacking a Ukrainian vessel in the Gulf of Aden. They claimed they would use the ransom to clean up toxic waste. This event highlighted the piracy occurring to the Western world.