Geography
Describe three major effects of currents.
Hydrosphere
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Three major effects of currents are-
Effect on Climate — The climate of the coasts becomes warm or cool according to the current washing the coast which may be warm or cool.
Effect on Marine life — Ocean currents move organic material off the coast which is the food of planktons. The more the planktons, higher the concentration of fish.
Effect on commerce — On account of influence of warm currents, harbours are kept open in winter, facilitating trade throughout the year.
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