Which one of the following factors is responsible for the change in the regular direction of the ocean current

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

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The correct answer is B because the Indian Ocean is unique due to its seasonal reversal of winds known as the monsoons. In most other oceans, currents follow a fixed pattern driven by constant trade winds. However, in the North Indian Ocean, the surface circulation changes completely twice a year. During summer, the South West Monsoon pushes the water in a clockwise direction, while during winter, the North East Monsoon reverses it to a counter clockwise direction. This seasonal change in wind direction creates the Monsoon Drift, which is responsible for the unique reversal of ocean currents in this region.

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Indian Ocean is ‘half an ocean’

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Indian Ocean has monsoon drift

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Indian Ocean is a land-locked ocean

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Indian Ocean has greater variation in salinity

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

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