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Tides and Ocean Currents

ICSE · Class 9 · Geography

Most important questions from Tides and Ocean Currents for ICSE Class 9 Geography board exam 2026. MCQs, short answer, and long answer questions with marks.

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Which of the following are included in the hydrosphere?

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Oceans, Rivers, Lakes, Underground water

The hydrosphere includes oceans, rivers, lakes, underground water, and atmospheric water.

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Which of the following are main factors producing ocean currents?

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Planetary winds, Variations in sea water temperatures, Variations in sea water salinity, Rotation of the Earth

These are four major factors responsible for ocean currents.

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What is the direction of the Coriolis force effect on ocean currents in the Northern Hemisphere?

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To the right of the wind direction

Due to Earth's rotation, currents in the Northern Hemisphere are deflected to the right of the wind direction.

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What is a gyre?

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A circuit of mid-latitude currents around the periphery of an ocean basin

A gyre is the flow around the periphery of an ocean basin in a circular pattern.

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What are the important topics in Tides and Ocean Currents for ICSE Class 9 Geography?
Key topics in Tides and Ocean Currents include Ocean Current Formation Factors, Tides and Ocean Currents - Chapter Overview, Ocean Currents Formation Factors. These are the concepts ICSE Class 9 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
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Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 67 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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