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Standard VIII
Geography
Ocean Currents
In oceans, th...
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In oceans, the motion of water is called 'gyre'. The movement of water in a gyre is
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Triangular
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Parallel
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Circular
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The correct option is
C
Circular
In the case of oceans, the movement of the water is circular. This circular motion is called a gyre.
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