Ocean Currents and Climate

1. Which of the following statements is true about ocean currents?

  1. Warm currents originate in the equatorial regions and flow toward the poles, maintaining higher surface temperatures.
  2. Cold currents move from polar regions toward the equator and have lower surface temperatures.

Choose the correct code from the following options:

  1. Both statements are correct
  2. Only the first statement is correct
  3. Only the second statement is correct
  4. Neither statement is correct
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Answer: Option A. Both statements are correct

2. What is the large body of surface water that circulates in regular patterns around the ocean called?

  1. Ocean Circulation
  2. Ocean Currents
  3. Water Tides
  4. Surface Waves
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Answer: Option B. Ocean Currents

3. What is the general distribution of wind in the lower atmosphere called?

  1. Atmospheric Circulation
  2. Planetary Wind System
  3. Trade Winds
  4. Westerlies
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Answer: Option B. Planetary Wind System

4. Which of the following statements is accurate regarding ocean currents?

  1. Warm ocean currents flow from equatorial regions toward the poles and are associated with higher surface temperatures.
  2. They flow clockwise in the northern hemisphere and counterclockwise in the southern hemisphere.

Select the correct option from the list below:

  1. Only the first statement is correct
  2. Only the second statement is correct
  3. Neither statement is correct
  4. Both statements are correct
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Answer: Option D. Both statements are correct

5. Which of the following factors is/are responsible for ocean currents?

  1. Temperature
  2. Planetary Winds
  3. Salinity
  4. Earth’s Rotation

Choose the correct answer from the options below:

  1. Only 1
  2. Only 3
  3. 1, 2 & 3
  4. 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Answer: Option D. 1, 2, 3 & 4