Generally, warm ocean currents originate near the_______.

Poles

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Tropic of Cancer

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Tropic of Capricorn

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Equator

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Solution

The correct option is D Equator
Ocean currents are streams of water flowing continuosly over the ocean surface in fixed directions. Most of the warm ocean currents originate near the equator.

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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

Q. Consider the following ocean currents:

Which of the currents given above are warm ocean currents?

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