Why are major fishing areas of the world confined to the temperate zone?
I. Cold and warm currents meet, creating conditions favourable for plankton growth
II. The fish of these waters are highly palatable as human food
III. There is a ready mark, in the land masses of the zone
IV. The existence of submarine plateaus help in growth of fish population

A. I, II and IV

B. II, III and IV

C. I, III and IV

D. I, II, III and IV

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The major fishing areas of the world confined to the temperate zone are Cold and warm currents meet, creating conditions favourable for plankton growth, The fish of these waters are highly palatable as human food, There is a ready mark, in the land masses of the zone and The existence of submarine plateaus help in growth of fish population.