Question

Which of these factors affect the temperature distribution along the ocean waters?
i) Latitude
ii) Unequal distribution of land and water
iii) Prevailing wind
iv) Ocean currents
v) Submarine ridges

• A. a) i, ii and iii
• B. b) i, ii, iii and iv
• C. c) ii, iii and v
• D. d) All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D d) All of the above

d)
Explanation: Latitude- temperature of surface water decreases from equator to poles.
Unequal distribution of land and water- Northern hemisphere receives more heat due to their contact with larger extent of land.
Prevailing winds- winds blowing from land increases the temperature and vice versa.
Ocean currents- Warm currents increase the temperature and vice versa.
Submarine ridges are formed due to eruptions of magma. This increased temperature increases the temperature of ocean water