Movement of streams of water on the surface of the ocean in definite directions is called ____________.

evaporation

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a tide

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a current

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a wave

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Solution

The correct option is C a current
When water falls and rises over a short period of time, we call it a wave. Ocean currents are streams of water flowing continuosly over the ocean surface in fixed directions. Tide is the rhythmic rise and fall of ocean water twice in a day.

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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

Match the following.

(i) Caspian Sea	(a) Largest lake
(ii) Tide	(b) Periodic rise and fall of water
(iii) Tsunami	(c) Strong seismic waves
(iv) Ocean currents	(d) Streams of water moving along definite paths
-	(e) Water cycle

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