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Question 12 Marks
Deep ocean currents.
Answer
  1. Deep ocean currents leads to transfer of warm water to the bottom from the surface and cold water to the surface from the bottom.
  2. Deep ocean currents thus leads to redistribution of sea water.
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Question 22 Marks
The transportation capacity of ocean currents.
Answer
  1. The transportation capacity of ocean currents alters the amount of precipitation and temperature in the coastal regions along with which they flow.
  2. The transportation capacity of ocean currents leads to transfer of warm water to the bottom from the surface and cold water to the surface from the bottom.
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Question 32 Marks
Meeting of warm and cold ocean currents.
Answer
  1. Dense fog is found in the meeting point of warm and cold ocean currents. Algae, plankton, etc. fish food grow on a large scale in these areas.
  2. Fish come in these areas on a large scale and breed. Therefore, extensive fishing grounds are found in the areas where warm and cold ocean currents meet.
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Question 42 Marks
The shape of the coastline on ocean currents.
Answer
  1. The extended parts of coastline acts as an obstacle for ocean currents.
  2. The extended parts of coastline alters the direction and velocity of ocean currents.
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Question 52 Marks
Cold ocean currents on the movement of icebergs.
Answer
  1. Due to cold ocean currents, icebergs are moved away from the polar regions.
  2. These icebergs come along the marine routes and prove hazardous to the ships.
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Question 62 Marks
Warm ocean currents on climate.
Answer
  1. The amount of precipitation increases in the coastal region along with which the warm ocean currents flow.
  2. Similarly, the temperature increases in the coastal region along with which the warm ocean currents flow.
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Question 72 Marks
Cold ocean currents on climate.
Answer
  1. The amount of precipitation decreases in the coastal region along with which the cold ocean currents flow.
  2. Similarly, the temperature decreases in the coastal region along with which the cold ocean currents flow.
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Write short notes on given topics. - Geography STD 8 Questions - Vidyadip