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• Which of these following currents flow from the northern polar regiorTup to Antarctica? (a) Warm ocean currents (b) Surface ocean currents (c) Cold ocean currents (d) Deep ocean currents
• Why do the ports in the eastern coast of Canada freeze in winter?
• Explain the effect of-Meeting of warm and cold ocean currents.
• Examine the following statements and correct the incorrect ones:(i) Labrador is a warm ocean current.(ii) Surface ocean currents flow with high velocity.(iii) Even though the velocity of ocean currents is less, the water carried by them is immense(iv) The ocean currents flow near the lower boundary of the continental shelf.
• Examine the given statements and correct the wrong ones:(i) Ocean currents give specific direction and velocity to the water.(ii) The deep ocean currents flow with high velocity.(iii) Generally, surface ocean currents are formed in the equatorial regions.(iv) Ocean currents hold great importance for human life(v) The movement of icebergs is not dangerous for water transport.(vi) Water becomes warm near Brazil due to ocean currents. On the other hand, it becomes cold near African coast.
• Explain the effect of-Cold ocean currents on the movement of icebergs.
• Which factors are responsible for the formation of ocean currents?
• Write in brief about cold ocean currents.
• Explain the effect of-Warm ocean currents on climate.
• Which factor out of the following does not affect the region along the coast? (a) Precipitation (b) Temperature (c) Land breeze (d) Salinity