Study the map of the world below and use it to answer question (a) (i)

      

Study the map of the world below and use it to answer question (a) (i)

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(i). Name the fishing grounds marked.
X -
Y -


(ii). Explain three physical factors influencing fishing in the region marked X on the map.

  

Answers


Martin
i)
X - North East Atlantic
Y - North West Pacific

ii)
- Indented coastline provide secure fish breeding grounds because the boys sheltered from sea waves.
- Has several fiords suitable for the building of fishing ports/fish landing sites.
- The warm North Pacific current makes the water ice free therefore fishing is carried out throughout the year.
- Rugged landscape adjacent to the coast discourage agriculture therefore people resort to fishing as an alternative economic activity.
- The ocean currents of warm and cold meeting causes up welling of water which bring minerals to the surface for the planktons which are fish food.
marto answered the question on September 26, 2019 at 08:44


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