Question

question 1 (5 points)
which regions of the world are connected by a large number of submarine internet cables?
a africa and south america
b north america and europe
c asia and australia
d all of the above

question 2 (5 points)
where are most international internet cables laid?
a buried under the sea as submarine cables
b floating on the ocean surface
c attached to satellites in space
d across highways on land

question 3 (5 points)
which of these is a possible risk to submarine internet cables?
a earthquakes and natural disasters
b sharks biting them
c all of the above
d ships dragging anchors across them

Explanation:

• Question 1: North America and Europe have a high - density network of submarine Internet cables due to high demand for trans - Atlantic data transfer. Africa - South America, and Asia - Australia have fewer compared to North America - Europe.
• Question 2: Most international Internet cables are buried under the sea as submarine cables to protect them and ensure stable data transfer.
• Question 3: Earthquakes can damage the seabed where cables are laid, sharks can potentially bite them in some areas, and ships dragging anchors can also cause damage.

Answer:

1. B. North America and Europe
2. A. Buried under the sea as submarine cables
3. C. All of the above