Question

What are ocean currents?

• A. Ocean currents are the natural flow of oceans.
• B. Ocean currents are channels of water moving in a particular direction in the oceans.
• C. Ocean currents are periodic movements of ocean water due to the Moon and Sun’s gravity.
• D. Alternate rise and fall of water on the ocean surface is called an ocean current.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Ocean currents are channels of water moving in a particular direction in the oceans.

Ocean currents are channels of water moving in a particular direction in the oceans. The ocean currents are of two types - the warm currents and the cold currents. The warm currents flow from the equatorial region towards the poles. The cold currents flow from the poles to towards the equatorial regions.