With reference to the North Sea,consider the following statements: It ...
North Sea and its Location
North Sea is a part of the Atlantic Ocean located between the British Isles and the mainland of northwestern Europe. It covers an area of approximately 222,000 square miles (575,000 square km). The depth of the North Sea varies from shallow to moderately deep and is an important fishing ground and shipping route.
Location of Orkney and Shetland Islands
The Orkney and Shetland Islands are situated to the northeast of the North Sea, not the southwest as mentioned in statement 2. Orkney is an archipelago of approximately 70 islands, 20 of which are inhabited, while Shetland is an archipelago of around 100 islands, 15 of which are inhabited. Both Orkney and Shetland were under Norwegian rule until the 15th century when they became a part of Scotland. Nowadays, they are known for their stunning natural beauty, rich history, and unique culture.
Correct Statement
Therefore, only statement 1 is correct, and the answer is option A, i.e., 1 only.
With reference to the North Sea,consider the following statements: It ...
Recently, nine European countries during the second North Sea summit signed a declaration aimed at transforming the North Sea into a green power plant.
- It is the second summit which was held in the city of Ostend, Belgium.
- Participant countries: Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands Norway, and the United Kingdom.
- Objective: To make the North Sea the largest green energy centre in Europe by accelerating the deployment of offshore wind turbines.
- The summit sets ambitious targets including the production of at least 120 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy in the North Sea by 2030.
- The first summit in 2022 had Esbjerg Declaration which was held in Denmark.
- The North Sea is the northeastern arm of the Atlantic Ocean located between the British Isles and the mainland of northwestern Europe.
- It is bordered by
- The island of Great Britain to the southwest and west.
- The Orkney and Shetland Islands are to the northwest.
- Norway to the northeast, Denmark to the east.
- Germany and the Netherlands to the southeast.
- Belgium and France to the south.
- It is connected to the Atlantic by the Strait of Dover and the English Channel.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.