Main Body
2Temperature difference
From high temp (equator) to low temperature (poles) generally draws to a virtual slope crossed
3Coriolis force - It determines the direction of the current - bend rightwards in NH and leftwards in SH
4Shape of the coast - they redirect oceanic currents and change their velocity (e.g., Gulf of Mexico - Gulf current, N. Equatorial)
5Planetary winds - Tiwo Westerlies in temperate regions and trade winds
[Multidimensional Impact]
1Affect climatic conditions
Cold currents → drier conditions
Formation of deserts
Warm currents → more rainfall
2Creation of fishing grounds
Where cold and warm currents meet (e.g., Newfoundland - Japan etc.)
3Help in ship navigation - support naval fleets, experience direction
4Support marine biodiversity
Bring food for coral reefs
5Ensure temperature redistribution
AMOC → warm water from equator to poles & vice versa
6Determine migration & reproductive patterns of aquatic organisms
Thus ocean currents are an important geo-climatic phenomena and study becomes important.
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Conclusion
Thus ocean currents are an important geo-climatic phenomena and study becomes important.
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This is a continuation from previous page
- Systematic coverage of factors
- Clear explanations of Coriolis effect
- Comprehensive coverage of impacts
- Good examples (Newfoundland, Japan)
- Links to climate and biodiversity
- Clear conclusion
Topper
Abhishek Sharma
AIR 382024
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient features of World's Physical Geography
Ocean currents
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