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Circulation of Ocean water, waves, tides & Ocean currents

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Geography

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Overview

The ocean is not still — it is constantly moving due to various natural forces. These movements are essential for regulating Earth's climate, supporting marine life, and influencing human activities like fishing and navigation. The three main types of ocean water movement are waves, tides, and ocean

Key Concepts

Waves are ripples or ridges

Waves are ripples or ridges of water that move across the ocean surface. They are mainly caused by wind blowing over the water. The stronger and longe

Tides are the regular rise

Tides are the regular rise and fall of sea levels along the coast. They happen mainly due to the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on Earth's

Ocean currents are large flows

Ocean currents are large flows of water moving in specific directions across the oceans. They can be warm or cold, and are driven by wind, temperature

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the movement of ocean water
  • Study the formation of sea waves
  • Comprehend the formation of tides and types of tides
  • Identify factors responsible for the origin of ocean currents
  • Study the ocean current systems in the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans

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