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

This zone is suitable for agriculture.

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This zone is rich in mineral deposits.

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Fossil fuels like petroleum and natural gas are abundant in the continental shelves.

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Fishing is also practised extensively in continental shelves.

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Solution

The correct options are
B This zone is rich in mineral deposits.
C Fossil fuels like petroleum and natural gas are abundant in the continental shelves.
D Fishing is also practised extensively in continental shelves.
All the fishing activities are extensively carried out in the continental shelves. Fossil fuels like petroleum and natural gas as well as several other minerals are extracted by mining the continental shelves.

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The Continental shelves are of great geographical significance. Which among following is/are correct about continental shelves?

1. When land has gone submergence continental shelves are wide.

2. In some places where coasts are extremely mountaneous the continental shelves are broader and longer.

3. Most of the World’s greatest seaports are located on continental shelves.

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Q46. Laurentian type of climate is characterized by major fishing grounds in the world. The reason(s) is/are:

1. Meeting point of warm and cold ocean currents.

2. Gentle continental shelves.

3. Abundance of planktons.

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