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Movements of Ocean Water — Practice Quiz

CBSE · Class 11 · Geography

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What primarily causes waves in the ocean?

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What is a tide?

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What causes ocean currents?

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What is a wave's trough?

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Which force causes ocean currents to deflect?

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Coriolis force

The Coriolis force causes ocean currents to deflect to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and left in the Southern Hemisphere.

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What is the most common tidal pattern?

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Semi-diurnal tide

Semi-diurnal tides feature two high tides and two low tides each day, with approximately equal heights.

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What creates tidal bulges?

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Moon's gravity and centrifugal force

Tidal bulges are created by the moon's gravitational pull and the centrifugal force generated by Earth's rotation.

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Where do the highest tides in the world occur?

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Bay of Fundy, Canada

The Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia, Canada experiences the world's highest tides, with tidal bulges reaching 15-16 meters.

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What are the important topics in Movements of Ocean Water for CBSE Class 11 Geography?
Key topics in Movements of Ocean Water include Main Movements of Ocean Water, Waves, Tides and Surges, Types of Tides and Special Tide Conditions. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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