Question

Why did Canada extend its territorial waters out to 200 nautical miles in the 1970’s.
a.
to protect and conserve Canada’s cod stocks
b.
to protect the resources for domestic exploitation
c.
to annoy U.S. fishermen
d.
to restrict cod fishing practices



Please select the best answer from the choices provided


A
B
C
D

Answer 1

B

Canada extended its waters to 200 nm to assert control over offshore resources and reserve them for domestic exploitation (including fisheries, minerals and oil).