Consider the following oceans |
1. Pacific Ocean |
2. Atlantic Ocean |
3. Indian Ocean |
Which of the following is the correct descending order with respect to the percentage of area covered by continental shelves to the total area in individual oceans? |
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 2, 1, 3
C) 1, 3, 2
D) 3, 2, 1
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
[b] So far as individual oceans are concerned, continental shelves cover 13.3% area in the Atlantic Ocean, 5.9% area in the Pacific Ocean and4.2% in the Indian Ocean.You need to login to perform this action.
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