Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography.
1. Explain the reasons that make continental shelves one of the highly productive ecosystems. (250 words).
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To state the reasons for high productivity of continental shelves.
Directive word:
Explain – Clarify the topic by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by briefly mentioning about relief of the ocean floor and its divisions.
Body:
First, mention certain figures/stats regarding the productivity of continental shelves with examples.
Next, discuss in detail the reasons for high productivity of the continental shelves like high nuritent loads, vertical stability and shallowness etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising the overall economic importance of continental shelves.
