The following statements are made about ocean currents
(i) They are warm off the west coast of continents within the tropics
(ii) They move clockwise in the oceans of the Southern Hemisphere
(iii) They move clockwise in the oceans of the Northern Hemisphere
Which of the above are correct?
| A. | (i) and (ii) |
| B. | (ii) and (iii) |
| C. | (i), (ii) and (iii) |
| D. | (i) and (iii) |
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Option: D Explanation : Click on Discuss to view users comments. |
The deepest trench 'Mariana Trench' is in
| A. | Atlantic Ocean |
| B. | Indian Ocean |
| C. | Arctic Ocean |
| D. | Pacific Ocean |
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Option: D Explanation : Click on Discuss to view users comments. |
The tide at its maximum height is known as
| A. | Equinox |
| B. | Neap tide |
| C. | Spring tide |
| D. | Tsunami |
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Option: C Explanation : Click on Discuss to view users comments. |
Which of the following is an advantage of ocean currents?
| A. | They make the climate of all the coastal regions similar |
| B. | They help in navigation |
| C. | They are advantageous for fishing |
| D. | They bring torrential rainfalls to coastal areas |
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Option: C Explanation : Click on Discuss to view users comments. |
The ocean surface currents follow clockwise circulatory paths in the northern parts of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans due to the
| A. | Convergence and divergence movements |
| B. | Corioli's force |
| C. | Density differences in sea water |
| D. | Impact of prevailing winds |
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Option: D Explanation : Click on Discuss to view users comments. |
