Q.3 (3) Differentiate between Mining and Fishing.
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Answer: Mining is the extraction of non-renewable minerals from the earth, while fishing is the catching of a renewable aquatic resource from water bodies.
| Point | Mining | Fishing |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Extraction of minerals and fuels from the earth. | Catching fish and other aquatic animals from water bodies. |
| Resource | Non-renewable resource; once used it is exhausted. | Renewable resource if not overexploited. |
| Location | Depends on geological occurrence of minerals; not directly related to latitude. | Depends on continental shelves, cool currents and plankton; major grounds in temperate latitudes. |
| Capital and technology | Needs very large capital and heavy machinery. | Can be done with small boats; commercial fishing needs trawlers. |
| Example | Coal mining in Jharia, iron ore in Bailadila. | Grand Banks, Dogger Bank, Kerala coast. |
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