hydrosphere & oceanography section 3 Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 41 [SSC CAPFs 2016]

‘El Nino’ that affects our Monsoons, has its origins in

a) The Arabian Peninsula

b) The Pacific Ocean

c) The Indian Ocean

d) The Himalayan Plateau

Question : 42

a) 1 2 4 3

b) 4 3 1 2

c) 4 2 1 3

d) 1 3 4 2

Question : 43 [SSC LDEO 2012]

In sea, plants are restricted up to the depth of

a) 2000 m

b) 1000 m

c) 20 m

d) 200 m

Question : 44 [SSC CGL 2016]

“Tsunami” is the name given to which of the following?

a) Undersea Waves

b) Tidal Waves

c) Earthquake

d) Cyclone

Question : 45 [PSC (Pre) 2018]

Consider the following statements.

1. Ocean currents are the slow surface movement of water in the ocean.
2. Ocean currents assist in maintaining the Earth’s heat balance.
3. Ocean currents are set in motion primarily by prevailing winds.
4. Ocean currents are affected by the configuration of the ocean.

a) 1, 2, 3 and 4

b) 1, 3 and 4

c) 1 and 2

d) 2, 3 and 4