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प्रश्न
Describing the types of ocean currents, state, and factors responsible for causing the currents.
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उत्तर
Ocean currents are warm and cold according to the temperature. Ocean currents are caused by the rotation of the earth, the force of prevailing winds, amount of salinity and the presence of the continental ejections, etc.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Name two types of ocean currents based on their temperature. Give an example of each.
For what is the Gulf Stream famous?
What happens when warm and cold currents meet?
Name the factors originating within the sea which cause ocean currents.
Give a reason for the following:
Warm currents produce a milder climate.
Give reasons for the following:
The waters of the Oyashio Current form the richest fishing grounds in the world.
Give reasons for the following:
There is heavy rainfall in Queensland but the Atacama desert is arid.
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.
Describe one effect of the following ocean current.
Oyashio Current of the Pacific Ocean.
Long Answer Type Question:
Give an account of ocean currents.
