Prelims 2020 • Paper 1 (GS) • Q.93

Prelims • Paper 1 (GS) • 2020 • Q.93

GS-I

With reference to Ocean Mean Temperature (OMT), which of the following statements is/are correct?

OMT is measured up to a depth of 26°C isotherm which is 129 meters in the south-western Indian Ocean during January - March.

OMT collected during January - March can be used in assessing whether the amount of rainfall in monsoon will be less or more than a certain long-term mean.

2020 Prelims • Paper 1 (GS)

Q.92 Q.94

Syllabus Connection

Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. (GS-I)

NCERT Connection

Ch.12: World Climate and Climate Change

Geography • Class 11 • Class 11 World Physical Geography

Ch.13: Water (Oceans)

Geography • Class 11 • Class 11 World Physical Geography

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