State any five facts about the ocean currents.ha ha ha ha nahi aata
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The occurrence of fogs due to the convergence of warm and cold currents poses serious threats to navigation.
6. Ocean Currents act as major ocean routes which are followed by the navigating ships.
7. Warm currents keep the ports in the polar region operational because it makes an ice-free throughout the year. For Example- Most of the northern European ports remain ice-free due to the North Atlantic Drift and its branches. Norway is the most benefited region by this drift.
8. Ocean Currents plays important role in determining the monsoon of the Indian sub-continent.
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9. There are tremendous potentialities of producing power from the ocean currents. For Example- Japan, Florida and Hawaii being considered for test projects in marine power generation. Ocean currents are also very important in the dispersal of many life forms. For Example, the life cycle of the European Eel.
10. Knowledge of ocean currents is essential in reducing costs of shipping, since travelling with them reduces fuel costs. In the wind powered sailing-ship era, knowledge of wind patterns and ocean currents is even more essential. For Example- Agulhas Current prevented Portuguese sailors from reaching India. In recent times, around-the-world sailing competitors make good use of surface currents to build and mainta
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