Explain the significance of oceans to human activities

      

Explain the significance of oceans to human activity

  

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gregory
? Oceans provides building materials.
? Oceans modify the climate of the adjacent lands thus enhancing agricultural
activities.
? Oceans are used by water vessels thereby enhancing transport/
communication.
? Oceans provide sites for recreational activities thus promoting tourism.
? Oceans are habitats for aquatic life hence providing food/ income to
humans.
? Oceans habour minerals which are extracted for economic development.
? Ocean waves/ tides are harnessed which generate electric power for
industrial/ domestic use.
? Oceans provide water for cooling industrial plants.
? Oceans encourage education and research.
? Ocean provides ideal grounds for testing military weapons.
gregorymasila answered the question on January 31, 2018 at 10:47


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