NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A turbidity current is a rapid, downhill flow of water caused by increased density due to high amounts of sediment. Turbidity currents can be caused by earthquakes, collapsing slopes, and other geological disturbances.

Detailed explanation-2: -Anything that makes water cloudy will increase turbidity. High turbidity can be caused by silt, mud, algae, plant pieces, melting glaciers, sawdust, wood ashes or chemicals in the water.

Detailed explanation-3: -Turbidity is affected by several factors in water: presence of dissolved and suspended solids, size and shape of particles and composition of the particles.

Detailed explanation-4: -Turbidity currents have historically been described as fast-moving currents that sweep down submarine canyons, carrying sand and mud into the deep sea.

Detailed explanation-5: -Source: Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans The currents can reach velocities of up to 20 meters per second and travel hundreds of kilometers, which means they can also damage or destroy underwater pipelines, cables, and other equipment.