5.1 Oceans as a resource

Question 1

Resource potential of oceans

7

Answer 1

1. Food,
2. chemicals,
3. building materials,
4. energy,
5. tourism,
6. transport
7. potential safe drinking water.

Question 2

food

Answer 2

Food: fish that includes true fish, finfish, shellfish and other sea animals that can be eaten.

Question 3

Chemicals and building materials in ocean

Answer 3

Those eroded from land, those used for construction industry and oil.

Question 4

energy

Answer 4

wave energy
tidal energy

Question 5

tourism

Answer 5

Tourism: The seaside is a significant tourist attraction. People of MEDCs are attracted to marine sites of outstanding natural beauty, especially coral reefs.
Some adventurous activities include diving, jet skiing, deep-sea fishing, simply sunbathing on the beach.

Question 6

transport

Answer 6

ships are essential to transport people and goods

Question 7

potential for safe drinking water

Answer 7

purification of water is possible by desalination