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Question 12 Marks
What will be the effect of Westerlies on the ocean currents?
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  1. Due to the influence of the Westerlies, the ocean currents will flow from west to east in the mid-latitudes.
  2. Due to the influence of Westerlies, the ocean currents will flow from east to west in equatorial region. This in turn, will lead to a circular pattern of sea currents.
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Question 22 Marks
Why do the ports in the eastern coast of Canada freeze in winter?
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  1. Labrador cold current flows along the eastern coast of Canada.
  2. Due to Labrador cold current, the temperature of sea water near the eastern coast of Canada decreases.
  3. Due to fall in temperature, the sea water along the eastern coast of Canada start freezing. As its effect, the ports in the eastern coast of Canada freeze in winter.
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Question 32 Marks
How do winds give direction to the ocean currents?
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Winds give clockwise direction to the ocean currents in the northern hemisphere and anti-clockwise direction to the ocean currents in the southern hemisphere.
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Question 42 Marks
What is the reason behind the dynamics of the ocean water?
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Planetary winds is the reason behind the dynamics of the ocean water.
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Question 52 Marks
What are the reasons responsible for the formation of deep ocean currents?
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  1. The temperature varies in various parts of ocean.
  2. Similarly, the density of water in various parts of ocean is also found to be different.
  3. The difference in the temperature and density of seawater leads to its circulation and the deep ocean currents are formed. This circulation is known as thermohaline circulation.

Thus, the difference in temperature and density of water in various parts of ocean are the reasons responsible for the formation of deep ocean currents.

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