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ABHISHEK SHARMAAIR 38· 2024

Question Q.16GS1GS1

Describe the various factors that influence ocean current and discuss their multi-dimensional impact.

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Introduction

Ocean currents refer to the streamlined flow of ocean water in a pre-determined direction.

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Main Body

Ocean currents refer to the streamlined flow of ocean water in a pre-determined direction.

[Diagram included: Map showing major ocean currents across the world including Benguela, PICEA, Gulf Stream, Karagawa, N. Equatorial, etc.]

Major ocean currents across the world

Factors that influence ocean current:

1Salinity distribution
Water moves from low salinity to high salinity.
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Diagram

Map showing major ocean currents including Benguela, PICEA, Gulf Stream, Karagawa, N. Equatorial, Kurosiho, West Wind Drift

Answer continues on next page
  • Good use of diagram
  • Clear definition of ocean currents
  • Systematic approach to factors

Topper

ABHISHEK SHARMA

AIR 382024

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Salient features of World's Physical Geography

Ocean currents

Writing Stats

70

Total words

4

Paragraphs

1

Bullets

descriptive

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