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Match the following:

1. Fathom - e) Depth of the ocean

It is a measure of the depth of the ocean.


Fathom is the unit of length equal to 6 feet, mostly used in reference to the depth of water.
2. Oyashio - c) Cold current


Oyashio also was known as oya siwo or Okhostak or Kurile current. it is a cold current originates in the Arctic ocean and flow southward via the Bering sea.
3. Gulf stream - b)Eastern coast of USA


It is a warm and swift Atlantic ocean current. Originates in the Gulf Of Mexico and stretches to the tip of Florida. It makes conditions favourable for fishing in the ocean.
4. Sea mounts- a)Deep-sea mountain


A seamount is technically defined as an isolated rise in elevation of 1000m or more from the surrounding of the seafloor.
5. Agulhas current - d) Indian Ocean Current


Agulhas current is the western boundary current of the southwest Indian ocean. It flows down on the east coast of the African continent.


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