(i) Ocean waves are harnessed which generate electric power for industries.
(ii) Oceans provide base for military activities such as the navy.
(iii) Oceans promote education and research.
(iv) Oceans contribute the bulk of moisture to the at atmosphere through evaporation. This sustains the hydrological cycle and are the source of the bulk of rainfall which supports agricultural activities.
(v) Oceans connect many countries of the world and are used by people as a mode of transporting people and goods.
(vi) Oceans provide sites for recreation activities such as yachting,water-skiing,swimming and surfing.
These activities promote tourism.
(vii) Oceans are major fishing grounds because they contain a large variety of fish.
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