WAEC Geography 2005 Question 32

Question 32

Oceans and Lakes

A continental shelf is economically important because it

  1. A.is a good fishing ground
  2. B.is good for irrigation
  3. C.is very deep
  4. D.constains little salt
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (is a good fishing ground)

Explanation

Shallow, sunlit shelf waters are rich in plankton and fish.