Topic: Bottom relief Features
Q1. Explain the major bottom relief features of the oceans. How do they influence marine resource distribution? (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: InsightsIAS
Why the question
Ocean bottom relief has gained importance in the context of the blue economy, deep-sea mining, and India’s Deep Ocean Mission.Key demand of the question
The question demands an explanation of the major bottom relief features of the oceans and an analysis of how these features shape marine resource distribution across living and non-living resources.Structure of the Answer
Introduction:
Briefly introduce ocean floor relief and its significance in marine geography and economy.
Body:
- Describe the major ocean bottom relief features such as shelves, slopes, plains, ridges, and trenches.
- Analyse how these features influence distribution of fisheries, hydrocarbons, minerals, renewable energy, and biodiversity.
Conclusion:
Give a forward-looking conclusion linking sustainable marine resource use with initiatives like UNCLOS and Deep Ocean Mission.
