Description : The largest current, because of its dark waters is known as the 'black current' and that is : (1) Gulf Stream (2) Kuroshio Current (3) California Current (4) Antarctic Current
Last Answer : (2) Kuroshio Current Explanation: The word 'Kuroshio' means 'Black Current' in Japanese. Also known as Japan Current, it is a warm ocean current which flows up the East coast of Asia ... of the Gulf Stream. However, the Antarctic Circumpolar Current is the largest oceanic current on Earth.
Description : Which one of the following is not a cold ocean current? (1) California (2) Oyashio (3) Kuroshio (4) Ganaries
Last Answer : Kuroshio
Description : Which one of the following is a warm ocean current ? (1) Kurile (2) Canary (3) Labrador (4) Gulf Stream
Last Answer : Gulf Stream
Description : Which one of the following ocean currents does not occur in Atlantic Ocean ? (1) Gulf stream (2) Brazil current (3) Peru current (4) Canary current
Last Answer : Peru current
Description : Which current is responsible for increase in the temperature of the western Europe ? (1) Labrador current (2) Gulf stream (3) Canari current (4) North Equatorial current
Last Answer : North Equatorial current
Description : The ocean which touches the Asian and American shores is (1) Atlantic (2) Indian (3) Antarctic (4) Pacific
Last Answer : Pacific
Description : Blizzards are characteristic features of— (1) equatorial region (2) tropical region (3) Antarctic region (4) temperate region
Last Answer : Antarctic region
Description : Day and Night are equal at the: (1) Prime Meridian (2) Antarctic (3) Poles (4) Eqator
Last Answer : Eqator
Description : Meanders are the features formed by (1) glaciers (2) rivers (3) winds (4) ocean waters
Last Answer : rivers
Last Answer : (3) Kuroshio Explanation: The Kuroshio is a north-flowing warm ocean current on the west side of the North Pacific Ocean. It is similar to the Gulf Stream in the North Atlantic, transporting warm, tropical water northward towards the polar region and is part of the North Pacific ocean gyre.
Description : A place where there is constant intermingling of salt water and fresh water is ____ (1) Estuary (2) Delta (3) Gulf (4) Bay
Last Answer : Estuary
Description : Typhoons are common in the (1) Arctic Ocean (2) Seas of China and Japan (3) Mexican Gulf (4) Indian Ocean
Last Answer : Seas of China and Japan
Description : Is the Gulf of Mexico in international or US waters?
Last Answer : answer:Yes and yes. The U.S. has mineral rights that extend to the edge of the continental shelf. Beyond the 12-mile limit established for International shipping, ... jurisdiction on surface vessels or marine life. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Territorial_waters#Rights_over_the_continental_shelf
Description : In geography ‘Gulf Stream’ refers to - (1) a warm ocean current (2) strong air current (3) streams joining a gulf (4) the name of a stream
Last Answer : (1) a warm ocean current Explanation: The Gulf Stream, together with its northern extension towards Europe, the North Atlantic Drift, is a powerful, warm, and swift Atlantic ocean current that ... of the east coast of North America from Florida to Newfoundland, and the west coast of Europe
Description : Which current is responsible for increase in the temperature of the western Europe? (1) Labrador current (2) Gulf stream (3) Canari current (4) North Equatorial current
Last Answer : (4) North Equatorial current Explanation: North Equatorial Current is a significant Pacific and Atlantic Ocean current that flows east-to-west between about 10° north and 20° north. It ... by the Equatorial Countercurrent (also known as the North Equatorial Countercurrent), which flows eastward.
Description : Which one of the following ocean currents does not occur in Atlantic Ocean? (1) Gulf stream (2) Brazil current (3) Peru current (4) Canary current
Last Answer : (3) Peru current Explanation: The Humboldt Current , also known as the Peru Current, is a cold, lowsalinity ocean current that flows north-westward along the west coast of South America from ... boundary current flowing in the direction of the equator, and can extend 1,000 kilometers offshore.
Description : Which one of the following is a warm ocean current? (1) Kurile (2) Canary (3) Labrador (4) Gulf Stream
Last Answer : (4) Gulf Stream Explanation: The Gulf Stream is a warm current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico and moves north toward Europe. Since it is full of warm water, the sea surface temperatures are warm, which keeps places like Europe warmer than other areas at similar latitudes.
Description : The Gulf Stream is an ocean current which begins off the coast of?
Last Answer : Florida
Description : In geography ‘Gulf Stream’ refers to (1) a warm ocean current (2) strong air current (3) streams joining a gulf (4) the name of a stream
Last Answer : a warm ocean current
Description : What term is applied to dry stream channels with nearly vertical walls and flat bottoms which are characteristic of semi-arid regions. They may suddenly become filled with torrential waters after heavy rains. The term has a Spanish origin.
Last Answer : ANSWER: ARROYO
Description : Black soil is also known by which of the following name ? (1) Khadar Soil (2) Bangar Soil (3) Alluivial Soil (4) Regur soil
Last Answer : Regur soil
Description : A spinning neutron star is known as (1) White dwarf (2) Black hole (3) Pulsar (4) Quasar
Last Answer : Pulsar
Description : Seismic sea waves which approach the coasts at greater force are known as (1) Tides (2) Tsunami (3) Current (4) Cyclone
Last Answer : Tsunami
Description : Gujarat is the largest producer of salt in India because – (1) It has extensive dry coast (2) Its coastal waters are very saline (3) It has extensive shallow seas (4) Besides producing salt from saline water, it has reserves of rock salt
Last Answer : (1) It has extensive dry coast Explanation: Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan are surplus Salt producing States accounting for about 96 per cent of the country's production. Gujarat contributes 76 ... 1600 km. in India, offering important re-sources such as salt and marine products for industry.
Description : Where are the oceanic current named as ‘Kuroshio, Kurile and Alaskan’ located?– -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer:
Description : Kuroshio is a warm ocean current which runs from which country? -Do You Know?
Description : Where are the oceanic current named as ‘Kuroshio, Kurile and Alaskan’ located?
Last Answer : North Pacific Ocean
Description : Where are the oceanic current named as ‘Kuroshio, Kurile and Alaskan’ located?–
Last Answer : North Atlantic Ocean
Description : Kuroshio is a warm ocean current which runs from which country?
Last Answer : Philippines to Japan
Description : 1. By whom is the famous book System a Naturae is written? 2. Which Article of the Constitution of India makes a specific mention of Village Panchayats ? 3. Which is the updated base for ... 20. The Governor General of Fort William became the Governor General of India under which Charter Act?-
Last Answer : Answer : 1. Linnaeus 2. Article 40 3. 2004-2005 4. North Atlantic Ocean 5. Saadat Khan Burhan-ul Mulk 6. Chittagong 7. Carbon dioxide 8. Vitamin A 9. Benzuela current 10. Buxar 11. Either House of ... of employees 14. Jaipur 15. W. Wedderburn 16. Microwaves 17. 7.2% 18. 1951 19. Silvassa 20. 1833
Description : The largest ecosystem of the Earth is (1) Biome (2)Hydrosphere (3) Lithosphere (4)Biosphere
Last Answer : Biome
Description : “Great Barrier Reef”, the world’s largest Coral reef is located in (1) Caribbean Islands (2) Australia (3) Philippines (4) Indonesia
Last Answer : Australia
Description : The largest reservoir of fresh water is : (1) Glaciers (2) Ground Water (3) Ponds (4) Lakes
Last Answer : Glaciers
Description : The Ocean with the largest surface area is (1) Arctic Ocean (2) Atlantic Ocean (3) Indian Ocean (4) Pacific Ocean
Last Answer : Pacific Ocean
Description : The largest ocean is (1) Atlantic Ocean (2) Indian Ocean (3) Arctic Ocean (4) Pacific Ocean
Description : The largest forest which covers 25 percent of the world’s forest land is : (1) The Tropical Rain forest (2) Taiga forest of Siberia (3) Monsoon forest (4) Temperate forests of Europe
Last Answer : Taiga forest of Siberia
Description : Which one of the following is the largest planet ? (1) Jupiter (2) Venus (3) Saturn (4) Uranus
Last Answer : Jupiter
Description : The four largest planets of the Solar System in decreasing size are (1) Jupiter, Mercury, Saturn and Uranus (2) Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune (3) Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune (4) Jupiter, Mercury, Saturn and Neptune
Last Answer : Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune
Description : The largest planet in our solar system is (1) Mars (2) Jupiter (3) Saturn (4) Mercury
Description : By interrupting oceanic streams like the Gulf Stream, Global Warming could very well cause another Ice Age. What would be the effects of a new Ice Age on human civilisation?
Last Answer : answer:Well, we really are all doomed. Even if we learn to live forever, it leaves us in a Universe facing heat death from entropy. Here's some good data about the accuracy of current ... are a good bet, that does noting to mitigate the continually increasing greenhouse effect of human activity.
Description : What is the nickname of Gulf Stream ?
Last Answer : The Gulf Stream is a nickname for the river of the sea.
Description : If a raft drifted on the gulf stream begining in Florida were might it reach land?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : If a raft drifted on the Gulf Stream beginning in Florida where might it reach land.?
Last Answer : toward Europe
Description : How does the gulf stream affect temps in Florida?
Description : Which statement describes an effect of the gulf stream for apex ?
Last Answer : it carries warm water from the Gulf of Mexico to the north atlantic
Description : 'Gulf stream' is found in this ocean.
Last Answer : Atlantic ocean
Description : You are adrift off the coast of Miami, Florida in the Gulf Stream. Where would you most likely land? w) Argentina x) Louisiana y) New York z) The British Isles
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- THE BRITISH ISLES
Description : Identify the most infertile amongst the following soils. (1) Black cotton soil (2) Alluvial soil (3) Laterite soil (4) Peaty soil
Last Answer : Laterite soil
Description : Soil which is prone to intensive leaching due to rain is called (1) Laterite (2) Black (3) Alluvial (4) Red
Last Answer : Laterite