JAMB Economics 2005 Question 20

Question 20

Natural Resources and Petroleum

The distinction between onshore and offshore operations in oil exploration lies in the

  1. A.location of sites
  2. B.output generated
  3. C.size of production
  4. D.techniques of production
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (location of sites)

Explanation

Onshore operations are on land and offshore operations are at sea; the difference is where the sites are located.