Grape cultivation is a speciality of the Mediterranean region. What climatic conditions in the Mediterranean region support this? 

1. Long growing seasons of moderate to warm temperatures

2. Very low precipitation in grape growing seasons

Which of the above is correct?

Consider the following statements.

Assertion (A): The sea surface, in terms of elevation, is changing at the same rate at all points around the globe.

Reason (R): All the major oceans of the World are connected.

In the context of the above, which of these is correct?

The thermocline layer represents vertical zone of oceanic water below the first layer and is characterized by rapid rate of decrease of temperature with increasing depth. The largest number of such layers are usually found in

Which of these forces help in the movement or generation of ocean currents?

1. Coriolis force

2. Gravitational force

3. Solar insolation

4. Movement of wind

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What are the major differences between the physical and climatic conditions of the eastern and western Himalayas?

1. Western Himalayas receive most of the precipitation in the winter months and Eastern Himalayas in the summer months.

2. Western Himalayas are lower in average latitude than the eastern Himalayas.

3. Snowline occurs at a higher altitude in Eastern Himalayas than in the Western Himalayas.

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