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प्रश्न
Give reasons for the following:
The coasts of Norway are not frozen in winter whereas its adjoining coasts are frozen for most parts of the year.
उत्तर
The Western coast of Norway is not frozen in winter due to the warm effect of Gulf Stream or the North Atlantic Drift touching the coast.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Which factor out of the following does not affect the region along the coast?
How do winds give direction to the ocean currents?
Name the three ways in which the movement of ocean water takes place.
Name two types of ocean currents based on their temperature.
How do evaporation and precipitation cause movement of ocean water?
Give a reason for the following:
Warm currents produce a milder climate.
Give reasons for the following:
The eastern coasts of the USA are comparatively cold.
Give reasons for the following:
The waters of the Oyashio Current form the richest fishing grounds in the world.
Trace the origin and flow of the Gulf Stream. What is the effect of this current on the coasts of North America and Western Europe?
How do currents affect the temperature?
