The Study of the southern waters of Taiwan: the South China Sea

In this video, the professor discusses different oceanic regions and their connections to surrounding bodies of water. He mentions four specific areas: Malaga, Taiwan Strait, Lebindolo Strait, and Luna Street. Malaga connects the Arabian Sea with the Indian Ocean, while the Taiwan Strait connects the East China Sea. Lebindolo Strait has a steep depth of about 400 meters, connecting the Solomon Sea with the solution. The Luna Street, with its depth of 2,200 meters, is the deepest street and connects the South China Sea with the Pacific Ocean. The professor explains that water deeper than 2,200 meters cannot enter the South China Sea, but water above that depth frequently interacts and exchanges with the Pacific Ocean. The professor also mentions research conducted in the western Philippine Sea to gain a better understanding of water interaction and exchange in the South China Sea.

Review questions:

• In this video, the professor mentions the Luna Street as the deepest street. What is the depth of the Luna Street and which bodies of water does it connect?
• How does the depth of the Luna Street impact the water exchange between the South China Sea and the Pacific Ocean?