Question

In the ocean, water moves horizontally over vast areas due to ____________________.

• A. Slope of the ocean floor
• B. Waves
• C. Density difference
• D. Currents
• E. Tides

Answer 1

The correct option is C Density difference

In the ocean, water moves horizontally over vast areas due to Density difference.

Ocean currents can be generated by wind, density differences in water masses caused by temperature and salinity variations, gravity, and events such as earthquakes. Currents are cohesive streams of seawater that circulate through the ocean.