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प्रश्न
Give reasons for the following:
Rich fishing grounds are located on the Pacific coast of North America.
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उत्तर
Rich fishing grounds are located on the Pacific coast of North America because the cold Oyashio Current from the Arctic meets the warm Kuroshio Current from the south. This convergence of warm and cold currents leads to upwelling—a process where nutrient-rich waters from the ocean depths rise to the surface. These nutrients support the growth of plankton, which in turn attracts large populations of fish, making the region one of the richest fishing grounds in the world.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Which factor out of the following does not affect the region along the coast?
Name two types of ocean currents based on their temperature. Give an example of each.
What is meant by the ‘salinity’ of ocean water?
State the relationship between temperature and density of ocean water.
Give a reason for the following:
Warm currents produce a milder climate.
Give reasons for the following:
The eastern coasts of the USA are comparatively cold.
Give reasons for the following:
The coasts of Norway are not frozen in winter whereas its adjoining coasts are frozen for most parts of the year.
Describing the types of ocean currents, state, and factors responsible for causing the currents.
Describe the circulation pattern of the following ocean current.
The North Atlantic Drift.
How do currents affect the temperature?
