Question Q16Define and highlight resource potential and ecological significanceGS1GS1
Defining continental shelf, highlight its resource potential and ecological significance. (15 marks, 250 words)
Main Body
For fisheries, marine food & blue economy.
Presence of resources life whale gas (Cambay basin), methane hydrates
However, in recent years they face challenges:
1Coastal erosion and degradation
2Resource depletion
3Marine pollution & oil spills
Way forward:
1Sustainable resource utilization
2Renewable potential harnessing - Offshore wind energy.
3Resource mapping - GIS, Satellite based Survey.
These will ensure effective utilization of continental shelf resources. Also their significance in earths evolution provides a scope for deepening our knowledge.
Challenges:
1Coastal erosion and degradation
2Resource depletion
3Marine pollution & oil spills
Way forward:
1Sustainable resource utilization
2Renewable potential harnessing - Offshore wind energy.
3Resource mapping - GIS, Satellite based Survey.
119 words6 paragraphs
Conclusion
These will ensure effective utilization of continental shelf resources. Also their significance in earths evolution provides a scope for deepening our knowledge.
22 words
This is a continuation from previous page
- Identifies current challenges
- Provides practical solutions
- Mentions modern technology (GIS, Satellite)
- Links to blue economy and renewable energy
Topper
Komal Punia
AIR 6
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
World's Physical Geography
Ocean Resources and Marine Geography
Continental Shelf Resource Management
Writing Stats
141
Total words
6
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