Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements about Continental Shelves:
1. Their average depth is about 400 fathoms.
2. They occupy almost 15% of the sea floor.
Which of the above is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. 1 and 2
• D. None

Answer 1

The correct option is D None

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Their average depth is just 30 fathoms Continental shelves occupy only 7% of the area of sea floor.