Question

III. Give reasons for the following:
1. The coast of Newfoundland is found dangerous for navigation.
2. The ocean currents in the Indian ocean do not follow the pattern of currents in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

An ocean current is a continuous, directed movement of sea water generated by a number of forces acting upon the water, including wind, the Coriolis effect, breaking waves, cabbeling, and temperature and salinity differences. Depth contours, shoreline configurations, and interactions with other currents influence a current's direction and strength. Ocean currents are primarily horizontal water movements.