Ocean Relief

Q. What are mid-oceanic ridges?

1. Mid-oceanic ridges are extensions of the land near the coast that is actually submerged under the ocean.
2. Mid-oceanic ridges are submerged hills and mountains.
3. The line or boundary that separates the water from the land is called mid-oceanic ridge.
4. Mid-oceanic ridges are the flat surfaces seen after the continental slope.

Q. Which of these statements signify the importance of the continental shelves?

1. This zone is suitable for agriculture.
2. This zone is rich in mineral deposits.
3. Fossil fuels like petroleum and natural gas are abundant in the continental shelves.
4. Fishing is also practised extensively in continental shelves.

Q. Which of the following are part of the ocean relief?

1. Mid-oceanic ridges
2. Marine trenches
3. Continental shelf
4. Continental slope

Q. The largest underwater tunnel "Seikan Rail" is located in _______.

1. England
2. Germany
3. Brazil
4. Japan

Q. Match the following statements with their corresponding terms.

1. Continental shelf
2. Continental slope
3. Abyssal plain
4. Shoreline