Home/Static Quiz/Static Quiz- 5th November 2025 Static Quiz Static Quiz- 5th November 2025 05/11/2025 114 Less than a minute 1. The upwelling zones of the oceans are important because they: Are zones of coral bleaching Bring nutrient-rich water to the surface Increase the ocean’s salinity Occur only in polar regions 2. The concept of “Blue Economy” primarily emphasizes: Industrialization of coastal areas Sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth Development of inland waterways only Fishing subsidies for poor fishermen 3. Polymetallic nodules, found on the deep ocean floor, are rich in: Iron, Copper, Lead Manganese, Nickel, Cobalt, Copper Aluminium, Zinc, Tin Uranium, Silver, Gold 4. High salinity in the Red Sea is primarily due to: Heavy rainfall High evaporation and low inflow of freshwater Melting of glaciers Cold ocean currents 5. The thermocline layer in the ocean is characterized by: Constant temperature with depth Rapid decrease in temperature with depth Constant salinity with depth Rapid increase in salinity with depth Loading … Download as PDF Name * Phone Number * Email ID * Query Δ