Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Geography

Match List I with List II:

List I Factor List II Effect
1. Increasing latitude a. Warm surface water accumulates near the coast
2. Offshore wind b. Surface temperature decreases as insolation decreases poleward
3. Onshore wind c. Warm surface water moves away and colder water upwells
4. Ocean currents d. Warm currents raise and cold currents lower regional temperatures

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1–a, 2–c, 3–b, 4–d.
  2. 1–b, 2–a, 3–d, 4–c.
  3. 1–d, 2–b, 3–a, 4–c.
  4. 1–b, 2–c, 3–a, 4–d.
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