Question

What is ocean current? What are the advantages of ocean currents?

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Write what is ocean currents.
• Mention the advantages of ocean currents

Solution:
Ocean currents are channels of water moving in a particular direction in the ocean.
The advantages of ocean currents are:

• It affects the climate of the regions having proximity to the sea.​
• In cold regions where warm ocean currents flow, the climate becomes warmer and vice versa.​
• Icebergs are carried away from the polar areas due to cold currents travelling in the warm area
• The ships follow the ocean currents as it increases their speed and saves fuel