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Movements of Ocean Water
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 Distinguish between wave and current

Answer

Wave:  Waves are oscillatory movements in water where particles moves in a vertical plane up and down.

Current: Regular movements of the surface water of the oceans in the particular directions are called ocean currents.

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Some More Questions From Movements of Ocean Water Chapter

Name an important current of Atlantic Ocean.

 Name the warm current which flows on the coast of Japan.

Which current flows along the S.W. Coast of Africa ?

Name the two types of waves.

 What are tides ?

What is the main cause of tides ?

 Define waves.

Mention the disadvantages of tides.

 When do tides occur ?

write a note on Mixed tide.