Oceanography PYQ

Consider the following countries : 1. Finland 2. Germany 3. Norway 4. Russia How many of the above countries have a border with the North Sea ?

Consider the following statements: 1. In the tropical zone, the western sections of the oceans are warmer than the eastern sections owing to the influence of trade winds. 2. In the temperate zone, westerlies make the eastern sections of oceans warmer than the western sections. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Ocean Mean Temperature (OMT), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. OMT is measured up to a depth of 26 °C isotherm which is 129 meters in the south-western Indian Ocean during January–March. 2. OMT collected during January–March can be used in assessing whether the amount of rainfall in monsoon will be less or more than a certain long-term mean.

Consider the following pairs: Sea | Bordering country 1. Adriatic Sea | Albania 2. Black Sea | Croatia 3. Caspian Sea | Kazakhstan 4. Mediterranean Sea | Morocco 5. Red Sea | Syria Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

At one of the places in India, if you stand on the seashore and watch the sea, you will find that the sea water recedes from the shore line a few kilometres and comes back to the shore, twice a day, and you can actually walk on the sea floor when the water recedes. This unique phenomenon is seen at

What explains the eastward flow of the equatorial counter-current?

Tides occur in the oceans and seas due to which among the following? 1. Gravitational force of the Sun 2. Gravitational force of the Moon 3. Centrifugal force of the Earth Select the correct answer using the code given below.

The most important fishing grounds of the world are found in the regions where

Consider the following factors: 1. Rotation of the Earth 2. Air pressure and wind 3. Density of ocean water 4. Revolution of the Earth Which of the above factors influence the ocean currents?

In which one of the following is Malta located?

Consider the following statements: 1. Total land area of Earth is approximately 1475 lakh square kilometers. 2. Ratio of land area to water area of Earth is approximately 1 : 4. 3. Maximum percentage of Earth’s water is in the Pacific Ocean. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

Match List-I (Sea) with List-II (Country) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I (Sea) | List-II (Country) A. Black Sea | 1. Bulgaria B. Red Sea | 2. China C. Yellow Sea | 3. Eritrea D. Caspian Sea | 4. Kazakhstan Codes:

Which one of the following countries does not border the Caspian Sea?

Consider the following statements: 1. Ocean currents are slow surface movements 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. Which of these statements are correct?

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I (Oceanic Trench) | List II (Location) I. Aleutian | A) Indian Ocean II. Kermadec | B) North Pacific Ocean III. Sunda | C) South Pacific Ocean IV. S. Sandwich | D) South Atlantic Ocean

Consider the following statements: 1. Tides are of great help in navigation and fishing. 2. High tide enables big ships to enter or leave the harbour safely. 3. Tide prevents siltation in the harbours. 4. Kandla and Diamond Harbour are tidal ports. Which of these statements are correct?

[Image: A map with arrows pointing to africa AI-generated content may be incorrect.] In the given map, which one of the following pairs of ocean currents are shown?

[Image: A diagram of the phases of the moon AI-generated content may be incorrect.] At which one of the following positions shown in the diagram will the height of the ocean tide be maximum?

Which one of the following factors is responsible for the change in the regular direction of the ocean currents in the Indian Ocean?