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Question
Which part of the ocean floor is most useful to the man?
Options
Continental shelf
Continental slope
Abyssal plains
Marine deeps
MCQ
Solution
Continental Shelf
Explanation:
It is the land near the coast and submerged under the sea. It is shallow and provides rich fishing grounds due to the presence of adequate sunlight and plankton. Various mineral sources, like polymetallic nodules and oil and gas, are also found on the continental shelf. Ex: Mumbai High.
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Stucture of Ocean Floor
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Chapter 4: Structure of Ocean Floor - Exercise [Page 28]
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The study of ocean floor is useful to man.
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