Water (Oceans)
Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 11 · Geography
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Hydrological Cycle and Water Distribution
- Water is a cyclic resource that undergoes continuous movement between oceans, atmosphere, and land
- 71% of planetary water is found in oceans; remaining is freshwater in glaciers, groundwater, lakes, etc.
- 59% of water falling on land returns to atmosphere through evaporation
Ocean Basins and Classification
- Five major oceans: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern (Antarctic), and Arctic
- Oceans merge naturally, making demarcation difficult
- Ocean floor lies 3-6 km below sea level on average
Ocean Floor Relief Features
- Four major divisions: Continental Shelf, Continental Slope, Deep Sea Plains, Oceanic Deeps
- Continental Shelf: Shallowest part, average gradient 1° or less, average width 80 km
- Continental Slope: Connects shelf to ocean basin, gradient 2-5°, depth 200-3000m
Ocean Temperature Distribution
- Factors affecting temperature: Latitude, land-water distribution, winds, ocean currents
- Temperature decreases from equator to poles (0.5°C per latitude)
- Average surface temperature: 27°C, decreasing with depth
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