Chapter 10 Solutions — Oceans and Life

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1. 1.
   How do different features of the ocean floor affect human activities such as fishing, transport, and underwater exploration?
2. 2.
   How do waves, tides, and ocean currents influence climate, marine life, and human activities around the world?
3. 3.
   Describe the importance of marine resources.
4. 4.
   Draw a poster that encourages people to protect marine resources. Include a slogan (like Save Our Seas or Fish for the Future) and explain your message in 2–3 sentences.
5. 5.
   Using a map of India, mark at least five coastal states that might need tsunami warnings.
6. 6.
   Work in a group and act out what would happen when a cyclone warning is issued. Highlight what role different people, like scientists, officials, and coastal villagers, would play.
7. 7.
   Suppose a foreign ship is sailing through India's territorial sea. What principle allows the ship to pass through these waters, subject to certain conditions?
8. 8.
   A country has an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) extending up to 200 nautical miles from its baseline. What rights does the country have over the natural resources in this zone?
9. 9.
   Create a model of an ocean with ship routes, protected zones, and safety measures. Based on the model, explain how it follows maritime laws and protects the ocean.