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The horizontal distribution of temperature of ocean water is largely affected by
1. Depth of water in the ocean
2. Ocean current
3. Prevailing winds
4. Latitudes
Which of the following is correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 4 (c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) The horizontal distribution of temperature of ocean water is largely affected by ocean current, prevailing winds and latitudes.
(c) The horizontal distribution of temperature of ocean water is largely affected by ocean current, prevailing winds and latitudes.
See lessThe direction of ocean currents is reversed with season in
(a) the Indian Ocean (b) the Pacific Ocean (c) the Atlantic Ocean (d) no area on earth
(a) the Indian Ocean
(a) the Indian Ocean
See lessWhich among the following statements about the North Atlantic Drift is/are correct?
1. It keeps the west coast of Northern Europe ice free.
2. It is responsible for the warm air mass which interacts with the cold air mass from the Polar region and causes rainfall in Western Europe.
3. It meets the Labrador current near Vancouver Island and causes dense fog.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 only (d) 1 and 3
(b) The North Atlantic current or Drift or sea movement is a powerful warm ocean current that continues the gulf stream northeast, which stretches from Florida to north- western Europe. It moderates the chilled climate of western Europe.
(b) The North Atlantic current or Drift or sea movement is a powerful warm ocean current that continues the gulf stream northeast, which stretches from Florida to north- western Europe. It moderates the chilled climate of western Europe.
See lessThe exceptionally high and low tides that occur at the time of the new moon or the full moon when the Sun, the Moon and the Earth are approximately aligned is called
(a) Spring (b) Fall (c) Neap (d) Diurnal
(a) Spring tides occur when the sun and moon are directly in line with the earth and their gravitational pulls reinforce each other, consequently a great flood or rush as of emotion.
(a) Spring tides occur when the sun and moon are directly in line with the earth and their gravitational pulls reinforce each other, consequently a great flood or rush as of emotion.
See lessThe Red Sea is an example of a
(a) folded structure (b) faulted structure (c) lava structure (d) residual structure
(b) faulted structure
(b) faulted structure
See lessConsider the following statements :
1. The Labrador current is a cold current in the North Atlantic Ocean.
2. The Falkland current is a warm current that flows along the Chile coast of South Pacific Ocean.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor
(a) The Falkand current is a cold current. It flows along the Argentina’s coast in South Atlantic Ocean.
(a) The Falkand current is a cold current. It flows along the Argentina’s coast in South Atlantic Ocean.
See lessWhat is the triangular landmass that forms at its mouth when a river splits into several branches just before entering the sea?
(a) Cape (b) Island (c) Estuary (d) Delta
The Right option is (d) Delta
The Right option is (d) Delta
See lessThe term ‘Apogee’ refers to which one of the following?
(a) A point in the orbit of the moon at which it is farthest from the earth.
(b) A point in the orbit of the moon at which it is nearest to the earth.
(c) Portion of surface of the moon opposite to the earth.
(d) Portion of surface of the moon facing the earth.
(a) A point in the orbit of the moon at which it is farthest from the earth.
(a) A point in the orbit of the moon at which it is farthest from the earth.
See lessDolphin Challenger Ridge is located in
(a) Atlantic Ocean (b) Pacific Ocean (c) Arctic Ocean (d) Indian Ocean
(a) Atlantic Ocean
(a) Atlantic Ocean
See lessConsider the following statements:
1. Tides are of great help in navigation and fishing.
2. High tide enables big ships to enter or leave the harbour safely.
3. Tide prevents siltation in the harbours.
4. Kandla and Diamond Harbour are tidal ports.
Which of these statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 4 (b) 2, 3 and 4 (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) Statement ‘1’ is wrong because tides are not good for navigation. Tide may cause sinking of boats and ships. High tide helps ships for enter or leave the harbour safely. Kandla and Diamond harbour are tidal ports, Diamond harbour is located on river Hugli, whereas Kandla port is at the eastern pRead more
(b) Statement ‘1’ is wrong because tides are not good for navigation. Tide may cause sinking of boats and ships. High tide helps ships for enter or leave the harbour safely. Kandla and Diamond harbour are tidal ports, Diamond harbour is located on river Hugli, whereas Kandla port is at the eastern part of Gulf of Kutch, which is a natural port.
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