Question

Which among the following statements are true about ocean currents?

• A. Movement of warm ocean water to cooler parts is called warm ocean current.
• B. Movement of cool ocean water to warmer parts is called cold ocean current.
• C. Labrador current is one of the major warm currents.
• D. Gulf Stream is one of the major cold ocean currents.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

Movement of cool ocean water to warmer parts is called cold ocean current.

When warm ocean waters move towards cooler regions, it is called a ‘warm ocean current. When cold ocean waters move towards hotter regions, it is called a ‘cold ocean current’. Gulf Stream is one of the well known warm ocean currents and Labrador current is one of the major cold currents.