Strait of Malacca

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/strait-of-malacca

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How long is the Strait of Malacca?Approximately 900 kilometers (560 miles)
2. How wide is the Strait of Malacca?Ranges from 65 kilometers (40 miles) to 250 kilometers (155 miles)
3. What is the Strait of Malacca?The Strait of Malacca is a busy waterway that connects the Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. It is about 900 kilometers long and lies between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
4. Why is the Strait of Malacca so important for trade?Most ships that travel between East Asia and places like the Middle East, Europe, and Africa use the Strait of Malacca. It carries a lot of oil, goods, and raw materials, so it is a key part of global trade.

Choke Point: A strategic narrow passage that significant maritime traffic must pass through, creating a vulnerability.
Maritime Silk Road: An ancient network of sea routes used for trade and cultural exchange between Asia, Africa, and Europe.
Geopolitics: The study of how geography influences politics and international relations.
Supply Chain: The entire process of producing and delivering a product or service to a customer.