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Define the following:

  • Warm and Cold currents

Important Questions on Movements of the Seas

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State the difference between ocean currents and tides.
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Word Jumble: Rearrange the letters to form the words according to the hint given : 
RSRETNUC : (Streams of flowing water in the ocean)

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The meeting of warm and cold ocean currents results in _____. 
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What are ocean currents? How are they formed?
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The cold ocean currents originate in the _____ region. (tropical/polar)
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How do the rotation of the earth and gravitational pull cause movement of ocean water? Explain.
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Terms to remember:

  • Warm currents
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What are ocean currents?
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Which of these currents do not meet in the sea around Japan? 
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Warm ocean currents bring rainfall in the coastal areas.
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The meeting of warm and cold ocean currents result in thick fog. 
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The oceans are rich _____ grounds. (mineral/fishing/mining)
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What deflects the direction of the winds? 
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Discuss the significance of ocean currents.

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How are ocean currents useful?

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 The Labrador Ocean current is cold current while the Gulf Stream is a warm current. 
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Social Science>Geography>Movements of the Seas>Ocean Movements: Oceanic Currents
Masses of ocean water moving in definite directions are called ocean currents. How do ocean currents modify the climate of coastal regions? Give one example. 
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Social Science>Geography>Movements of the Seas>Ocean Movements: Oceanic Currents
Cotyledons are also called-
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Generally, the warm ocean currents originate near _____.
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What are ocean currents? Name two types of ocean currents.
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The sea off the New Foundland coast is dangerous for ships.