Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The Gulf Stream generally follows the coastline but deflects eastward near 40°N. Reason (R): The Gulf Stream loses its original characteristics near 40°N because it mixes with the cold Canary current.

Match List I (Ocean Currents) with List II (Characteristics) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List I (Ocean Currents): a. Gulf Stream b. West Wind Drift c. Peru Current d. W…

Which of the following statements regarding neap tides is/are correct ? 1. It occurs every 14-15 days, which coincides with the first and third quarter of the Moon. 2. This tide has a small tidal ran…

Match List- I with List- II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I A. Gulf Stream B. West Wind Drift C. Peru Current D. West Australian Current List-II 1. Pacific…

La Nina is suspected to have caused recent floods in Australia. How is La Nina different from EI Nino? 1. La Nina is characterized by unusually cold ocean tempearature in the equatorial Indian Ocean…

Consider the following statements regarding ocean currents: 1. Difference in water density is the main cause for the formation of ocean currents. 2. Density of water depends on temperature, salinity…