Generally, the warm ocean currents originate near the ___________.

Poles

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Equator

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Tropics

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Temperate zone

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Solution

The correct option is C Equator
The equatorial region is hot and light and polar regions are cold and heavy. So, the warm ocean currents originate near the equator and flow towards the polar region.

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(i) The process by which water continually changes its form and circulates between oceans, atmosphere and land

(a) Water cycle

(b) Tides

(ii) Generally the warm ocean currents originate near

(a) Poles

(b) Equator

(iii) The rhythmic rise and fall of ocean water twice in a day is called

(a) Tide

(b) Ocean current

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