The world's major fishing grounds are located along the eastern shores of continents between 40º N and 50º N latitudes where cool and warm currents converge. An example or such area is

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• Which of the following are reasons for the chief fishing grounds being located in continental shelf areas where cold and warm currents meet? 1. Warm currents are rich in phosphates and nitrates 2. Plankton - the chief fish feed - thrives in these regions 3. The meeting of cold and warm currents allows the water to be well aerated 4. The epicontinental seas allow sunlight to reach almost to the bottom
• Consider the following statements: 1. Ocean currents are the slow- surface movement of water in the ocean. 2. Ocean currents assist in maintaining the Earth's heat balance. 3. Ocean currents are set in motion primarily by prevailing winds. 4. Ocean currents are affected by the configuration of the ocean. Which of these statements are correct? [IAS 2002]
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• Transfer of surplus heat from the lower latitudes to higher latitudes is done by : 1. ocean currents 2. planetary winds 3. tides 4. waves
• Fishing grounds are concentrated in the high latitudes. The reasons are: 1. great length of indented coastline 2. extensive continental shelves 3. water temperatures lower than 20°C 4. sparse population
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