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WAEC Geography 1997 Question 20

Question 20

Oceans and Lakes

In which of the following do fishes thrive best?

  1. A.Ocean deeps
  2. B.Continental shelf
  3. C.Deep sea plains
  4. D.Continental slopes
  5. E.Ocean trenches
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Answer: B (Continental shelf)

Explanation

The shallow, sunlit continental shelf has plenty of plankton, so fish are most abundant there.