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प्रश्न
The oceanic ridge comes into existence due to.
पर्याय
convergence of tectonic plates
divergence of tectonic plates
lateral movements of plates
stearing of plates
उत्तर
divergence of tectonic plates
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Ocean currents are produced due to ______.
Assertion (A): Atolls are more common in the Atlantic ocean.
Reason(R): The marine population at the depth is less.
Match the following:
| 1. | Mariana trench | Decreases salinity in the oceans |
| 2. | Great Barrier Reef | Along the coast of Japan |
| 3. | Spring tides | Deepest point in the Pacific |
| 4. | Heavy rains | Australia |
| 5. | Kuroshio current | Second order landform |
| 6. | Continental slope | On full and new moon days |
The deepest point in the Arctic ocean is ______.
Consider the following statement.
- Sylvia Earle is a famous American oceanographer
2. The continental shelves have extensive deposits of mineral fuels.
3. Submarine fans are located in continental slope.
4. Abyssal plains are otherwise called shallow sea plains.
Assertion (A): The Ocean water is dynamic
Reason (R): Waves and currents are in horizontal motion while tides have vertical motion.
Assertion(A): Salinity is higher in closed ocean basins.
Reason(R): Enclosed ocean basins undergo little mixing with the open ocean.
Explain the term
Continental Rise
Consider the following statement.
- Submarine Fans which are similar to the alluvial fans found in water.
- Aquatic life has a very slow rate of metabolism.
- Dragon Hole is the deepest known underwater sinkhole in the world.
- Abyssal plains are usually covered by a thick layer of sediments.
The oceans are salty. Why?
