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Transfer of surplus heat from the lower latitudes to higher latitudes is done by :
I. ocean currents
II. planetary winds
III. tides
IV. waves

Transfer of surplus heat from the lower latitudes to higher latitudes is done by :
I. ocean currents
II. planetary winds
III. tides
IV. waves Correct Answer I and II

Transfer of surplus heat from the lower latitudes to higher latitudes is done by ocean currents and planetary winds.

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Transfer of surplus heat from the lower latitudes to higher latitudes is done by : I. ocean currents II. planetary winds III. tides IV. waves
Which of the following statements is not true with regard to Ocean currents? (i) The warm ocean currents originate near the equator and move towards the poles. (ii) The cold currents carry water from polar or higher latitudes to tropical or lower latitudes. (iii)  The Labrador Ocean current is cold current while the Gulf Stream is a warm current.
In the following question, the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct. 1. Earthquakes are the shaking and moving of the ground when energy is released in waves.   P. These waves are similar to ocean waves, which move through water. Q. These waves are called seismic waves.  R. Seismic waves, however, move through the ground. S. Earthquakes can also be caused by other natural events, such as landslides and volcanoes.  6. Manmade earthquakes happen because of nuclear testing and mining explosions.
Which of these statements are correct?
1. Ocean currents are the slow-surface movement of water in the ocean
2. Ocean currents assist in maintaining the Earth's heat balance
3. Ocean currents are set in motion primarily by prevailing winds
4. Ocean current are affected by the configuration of the ocean
Which of these statements are correct?
1. Ocean currents are the slow- surface movement of water in the ocean.
2. Ocean currents assist in maintaining the Earth's heat balance.
3. Ocean currents are set in motion primarily by prevailing winds.
4. Ocean currents are affected by the configuration of the ocean.
Consider the following statements about Ocean Currents 1. The cold currents carry water from polar or higher latitudes to tropical or lower latitudes. 2. The Labrador Ocean current is warm current while the Gulf Stream is a cold current. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding heat waves in India.  I. Heat waves mostly occur over Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana towards the end of April but they mainly take place in May.  II. Any heat wave lasts for around 4-5 days.  III. If there is an increase in temperature by 6-7 degrees Celsius above normal, that is known as the Moderate Heat Wave whereas if it is 8 degree Celsius or more, that is known as Severe heat wave.  Which among the above statements is/are correct regarding the heat waves?
A map shows the elevations of Darjeeling, Gangtok, Kalimpong, Pelling, and Siliguri. Kalimpong is at a lower elevation than Gangtok, Pelling is at a lower elevation than Gangtok. Pelling is at a higher elevation than Siliguri. Darjeeling is at a higher elevation than Gangtok. Which of the following statements can be inferred from the paragraph above? i. Pelling is at a higher elevation than Kalimpong ii. Kalimpong is at a lower elevation than Darjeeling iii. Kalimpong is at a higher elevation than Siliguri iv. Siliguri is at a lower elevation than Gangtok
Consider the following statements: 1. Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes. 2. Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to the higher altitudes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following statements is correct regarding secondary seismic waves (S waves)? I. They are also called longitudinal waves. II. These waves cannot pass through liquid materials. III. Their speed is lower than surface waves.