Question

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

• A. This zone is suitable for agriculture.
• 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.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C), (D)

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.