Hydrosphere - Section 1

11:  

Which of the following is a cold current?

A.

Kuroshio

B.

Benguela

C.

Brazil

D.

Gulf stream

 
 

Option: B

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12:  

Which of the following is not a warm current?

A.

Benguela current

B.

Kuroshio current

C.

Gulf stream

D.

British Columbian current

 
 

Option: D

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13:  

Given below are names of four oceans:

1. Atlantic 2. Arctic 3. Indian 4. Pacific

The correct order of these oceans from the smallest to the biggest in terms of area is

A.

1, 2, 3, 4

B.

4, 1, 3, 2

C.

3, 4, 1, 2

D.

2, 3, 1, 4

 
 

Option: D

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14:  

Consider the following percentages regarding the world's water resources:

1. Oceans and lakes - 95%

2. Frozen as ice - 4%

3. For man's use - 1%

Which of the above are correct percentages?

A.

1, 2 and 3

B.

1 and 3

C.

2 and 3

D.

1 and 2

 
 

Option: C

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15:  

The North and South Equatorial currents are caused by

A.

Difference in temperatures

B.

Equatorial climate

C.

The prevailing Trades

D.

The prevailing Westerlies

 
 

Option: C

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