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Chapter 6 Ocean Resources Solutions

Complete Maharashtra State Board Balbharati & Yuvakbharati textbook solutions for Chapter 6 Ocean Resources. Step-by-step solved exercises, numerical problems, and digest answers.

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Maharashtra State Board Class 11 Geography Solutions Chapter 6 Ocean Resources

1. Complete the chain.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

A

B

C

(1) Continental Shelf

(1) Deeper Part

(1) Manganese Nodules

(2) Oceanic Microorganisms

(2) Abyssal Plains

(2) Whales

(3) Oceanic Trenches

(3) Fishing

(3) Sunda

(4) Vast Flat Area

(4) Plankton

(4) Dogger Bank

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

A

B

C

(1) Continental Shelf

(1) Fishing

(1) Dogger Bank

(2) Oceanic Microorganisms

(2) Plankton

(2) Whales

(3) Oceanic Trenches

(3) Deeper Part

(3) Sunda

(4) Vast Flat Area

(4) Abyssal Plains

(4) Manganese Nodules

2. Identify the correct correlation.

A : Assertion
R : Reasoning
Question 1.
A – Continental shelf is a storehouse of mineral oil and natural gas.
R – Continental shelf receives large quantities of load from continental areas.
(a) Only A is correct.
(b) Only R is correct.
(c) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(d) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Answer:
(d) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
A – More deposition occurs in the continental slope. R – The slope is steeper here. (a) Only A is correct. (b) Only R is correct. (c) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A. (d) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(b) Only R is correct.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
A – The islands are actually peaks of submerged mountains. R – Some peaks of submerged mountains come above the sea level. (a) Only A is correct. (b) Only R is correct. (c) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A. (d) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(c) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
A – The abyssal plains are the deepest parts of the ocean. R – They lie at the bottom of the ocean. (a) Only A is correct. (b) Only R is correct. (c) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A. (d) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(b) Only R is correct.
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
A – Sodium chloride and potassium are parts of inorganic oceanic resources. R – Salt extraction is a major activity in coastal areas. (a) Only A is correct. (b) Only R is correct. (c) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A. (d) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(d) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.

3. Give geographical reasons.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Fishing has developed in continental shelves.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Fishing has developed in continental shelves because-
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Our knowledge regarding the oceanic trenches is limited.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Our knowledge regarding the oceanic trenches is limited because-
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
The ocean is a storehouse of minerals.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The ocean is a storehouse of minerals because-
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Like the land, there are landforms below the ocean too.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Like the land, there are landforms below the ocean too because-

4. Write short notes on.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
EEZ
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Oceanic tourism
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

For example, tourism along Konkan coastline. The cruise tourism is also increasing.

Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Abundance of minerals in oceans
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Deposition and Continental Slope
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

5. Answer in detail.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
The marine pollution is ultimately going to be harmful to the man himself. Discuss.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
There is similarity in the relief on the land surface and the ocean bottom.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Ocean tourism is developed along the coastal areas of seas and oceans- Ocean tourism comes in many forms like cruises, scuba-diving, fishing, beach tourism, etc. Such activities are increasingly becoming popular.

Generally, water sports activities such as scuba diving, surfing, water skiing, etc., are developed along the coastline. For example, sport activities along the coast of Goa.

There is beautiful scenery along the coastline due greenery of trees along the coast, huge waterbody of sea or ocean, clean air and coolness due to nearness to water, therefore many resorts, hotels, marina, etc., are developed and coastal areas have become popular for tourism. For example, tourism along Konkan coastline. The cruise tourism is also increasing.

Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Discuss how development of oceanic tourism should be carried out without disturbing marine life.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
It is difficult to clean up mass pollution once it has occurred, so the best plan is prevention. Several changes can take place to help keep industry in check and encourage sustainable practices such as:

6. Show the following on the map of the World

1. Chagos Range
2. Mariana Trench
3. Dogger Bank
4. Mumbai High
5. Sunda Deep
6. Grand Banks
Answer:

11th Geography Digest Chapter 6 Ocean Resources Intext Questions and Answers

Use your brain power! (Textbook Page No. 68)

Collect information of the following and discuss in the class:

Comment on how oceans have played a major role in all the three points mentioned above.
Answer:
[Students will find out the journeys and expeditions and comment on it in their own words.]

Try this.

1. Look at figure 6.1 and answer the following question. (Textbook Page No. 68)

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
What does the figure show?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The figure shows various landforms of the ocean floor.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
In which part of the figure is the ocean shallow? Which human activities can be carried out here?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The ocean is shallow at the continental shelf area. Fishing is carried out here as a major human activity.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
In which part does deposition of sediments occur?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Deposition of sediments occur on the continental shelf area as well as on the abyssal plains.
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Where in the figure do you find islands formed due to submerged mountains?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Islands formed due to submerged mountains are found in the oceanic ridges and plateau region.
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
Label the figure with correct names of landforms.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
Compare these features with the landforms on the earth.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
On the earth, different types of mountains and ranges are found, as they are found on the sea floor in the form of sea mounts and ridges, islands. Similarly, on the earth’s surface plains are formed as abyssal plains, which are found on the sea floor. Valleys and canyons on the earth’s surface represent oceanic deeps and trenches as a part of ocean floor.

2. Various institutes are presently working for exploration of ocean, its climate, resources and its impact on our lives. Prepare a list of such institutes which are in India. With the help of internet, complete the table below. (Textbook Page No. 72)
Answer:

3. Do you know that India has got the right to mine manganese nodules from the bed of the Indian Ocean from that area which lies beyond the exclusive economic zone. Identify some other resources which are international in nature. (Textbook Page No. 73)
Answer:
India can mine Cobalt and Nickel from the Indian Ocean from the area which lies beyond the EEZ.

Find out! (Textbook Page No. 70)

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Find out the name and locations of islands located in India and list them in the above given categories.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
India also produces water from desalination plants. Find out their locations with the help of the internet.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The Minjur Desalination Plant is the largest in India, located at Kattupalli village, a northern suburb of Chennai on the coast of the Bay of Bengal that supplies water to the city of Chennai.