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TELL ME WHY. UNIT 6
WHY IS THE STRAIT OF HORZMUZ SO IMPORTANT FOR THE GLOBAL ECONOMY?
| DEFINITION | TERM |
|---|---|
| A narrow passage of water connecting two larger areas of water. | strait |
| Not wide; having little distance from one side to the other. | narrow |
| A route used by ships across the sea. | sea route |
| A narrow place where movement can easily be controlled or blocked. | chokepoint |
| The amount of oil available for use. | oil supply |
| A fossil fuel used for heating and electricity. | natural gas |
| Extremely important or necessary. | essential |
| The movement of people or goods. | transport |
| Power used to operate lights and machines. | electricity |
| A system that keeps buildings warm. | heating |
| Across the whole world. | worldwide |
| A place where there is danger or political tension. | hotspot |
| To put someone or something in danger. | threaten |
| The transport of goods by sea. | shipping |
| Another way to reach a destination. | alternative route |