Class 11 Geography - Chapter 13: Movements of Ocean Water
Learn about the dynamic movements in oceans such as waves, tides, and currents in Class 11 Geography Chapter 13. Explore their causes and global significance.
Overview
This chapter focuses on the dynamic movements in the oceans — waves, tides, and currents — and their causes, patterns, and significance.
Why This Chapter Matters
Understanding oceanic movements is key to navigation, climate control, disaster preparedness, and marine ecosystem sustainability.
Real-Life Applications
- Explaining the origin and types of waves and tides.
- Understanding tidal patterns and their relation to the moon’s phases.
- Analyzing warm and cold ocean currents and their impact on global climate.
Skills You Will Learn
- Identifying and interpreting global ocean current maps.
- Distinguishing between spring and neap tides.
- Explaining the role of oceanic circulation in heat distribution.
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Flashcards
Q: What causes ocean currents?
A: Ocean currents are driven by wind, Earth’s rotation, temperature differences, salinity, and the Coriolis effect.
A: Ocean currents are driven by wind, Earth’s rotation, temperature differences, salinity, and the Coriolis effect.
Q: What is the difference between spring tide and neap tide?
A: Spring tides occur during full and new moons with higher ranges, while neap tides occur during quarter moons with lower ranges.
A: Spring tides occur during full and new moons with higher ranges, while neap tides occur during quarter moons with lower ranges.
Q: Why are ocean currents important?
A: They regulate global temperatures, influence weather patterns, and aid marine navigation.
A: They regulate global temperatures, influence weather patterns, and aid marine navigation.