Ocean Currents — Prelims Questions

Which of the following factors is NOT a primary driver of ocean currents?

Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Ocean currents: 1. They are significantly influenced by the seasonal reversal of monsoon winds. 2. The Somali Current is a warm current that reverses its direction seasonally. 3. During the Southwest Monsoon, the North Equatorial Current is well-developed and flows westward. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following ocean currents is associated with the formation of the Namib Desert?

Regarding the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a major component of the global thermohaline circulation. 2. It transports warm surface water from the tropics towards the North Atlantic. 3. Recent studies suggest it is strengthening due to increased freshwater input from melting ice sheets. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Upwelling is a phenomenon where: