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121) Which river has the largest drainage basin?
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122) The ocean surface currents follow clockwise circulatory paths in the northern parts of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans due to the ________
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The ocean surface currents follow clockwise circulatory paths in the northern parts of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans due to the Corioli's force. The Coriolis effect shifts surface currents by angles of about 45°. In the Northern Hemisphere, ocean currents are deflected to the right, in a clockwise motion.
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123) Why are the ports of Baltic sea opened for trade in winter?
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124) The reason behind broadening the river valley is
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125) Which one of the following factors is responsible for the change in the regular direction of the ocean currents in the Indian Ocean?
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Indian Ocean has Monsoon drift factors is responsible for the change in the regular direction of the ocean currents in the Indian Ocean. The currents in the northern portion of the Indian Ocean change their direction from season to season in response to the seasonal rhythm of the monsoons.
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126) Imaginary lines connecting places in oceans having equal salinity are called
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127) The ideal conditions for coral growth are: I. water temperature around 20°C II. tropical waters (between 30°N and 30°S) III. highly saline water IV. adequate oxygen
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128) Which of the following current is responsible for rise in temperature in westen Europe?
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129) What is the correct decreasing order of the share of different salts in sea water?
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130) Which one of the following European countries borders Atlantic Ocean?
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