Oceanography (Oceans, Currents, Tides) NDA Questions

NDA Physical Geography

Oceanography (Oceans, Currents, Tides) MCQ Questions


1.
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
A.
Atlantic Ocean
B.
Indian Ocean
C.
Pacific Ocean
D.
Arctic Ocean
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ANSWER :
C. Pacific Ocean
2.
The Earth's oceans cover approximately ________ of the Earth's surface.
A.
20%
B.
60%
C.
71%
D.
50%
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ANSWER :
C. 71%
3.
What is the main factor that drives ocean currents?
A.
Temperature
B.
Wind
C.
Earth's rotation
D.
Moon's gravitational pull
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ANSWER :
B. Wind
4.
Pick out the correct statement:
A.
Oceans do not influence climate
B.
Oceans help regulate Earth's climate
C.
Oceans are not affected by the moon
D.
Ocean currents have no effect on weather
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ANSWER :
B. Oceans help regulate Earth's climate
5.
The movement of water in the ocean is called ________.
A.
Current
B.
Tide
C.
Wave
D.
Circulation
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ANSWER :
A. Current
6.
Which ocean current is responsible for bringing warm water from the equator to the North Atlantic?
A.
Antarctic Circumpolar Current
B.
Gulf Stream
C.
Kuroshio Current
D.
Labrador Current
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ANSWER :
B. Gulf Stream