Multiple choice

Which of the following factors is responsible for change in the regular direction of ocean currents in the Indian Ocean?

  1. Indian Ocean is half an ocean.

  2. Indian Ocean has monsoon drift.

  3. Indian Ocean is a land-locked ocean.

  4. Indian Ocean has greater variation in salinity.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Due to monsoon drift of Indian ocean, the regular direction of ocean currents changes twice an year.

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