Cold and Hot Currents CDS Questions

CDS Physical Geography

Cold and Hot Currents MCQ Questions


13.
The mild climate of Western Europe, particularly England, is mainly attributed to:
A.
The Labrador Current
B.
The Gulf Stream / North Atlantic Drift
C.
The Canary Current
D.
The East Greenland Current
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ANSWER :
B. The Gulf Stream / North Atlantic Drift
14.
Which of the following deserts owes its existence largely to a cold ocean current?
A.
Sahara Desert
B.
Atacama Desert
C.
Gobi Desert
D.
Thar Desert
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ANSWER :
B. Atacama Desert
15.
The cooling effect of the California Current along the western coast of the USA primarily results in:
A.
Increased rainfall and humidity
B.
Frequent coastal fog and reduced precipitation
C.
Hot and sultry summers
D.
Severe tropical cyclones
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ANSWER :
B. Frequent coastal fog and reduced precipitation
16.
The meeting of warm and cold ocean currents creates which of the following phenomena?
A.
Tsunamis and earthquakes
B.
Foggy weather and rich fishing grounds
C.
Volcanic eruptions
D.
Tropical cyclones only
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ANSWER :
B. Foggy weather and rich fishing grounds
17.
The famous Grand Banks fishing ground near Newfoundland is created by the meeting of which two currents?
A.
Gulf Stream and Labrador Current
B.
California Current and Kuroshio Current
C.
Benguela Current and Brazil Current
D.
Canary Current and Gulf Stream
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ANSWER :
A. Gulf Stream and Labrador Current
18.
Dense fog is often observed near Newfoundland because of the meeting of:
A.
Gulf Stream and Canary Current
B.
Gulf Stream and Labrador Current
C.
North Equatorial Current and Gulf Stream
D.
Florida Current and Caribbean Current
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ANSWER :
B. Gulf Stream and Labrador Current