Question

Which of these factors can give rise to horizontal currents in the ocean?

• A. Difference in density of water
• B. Difference in humidity
• C. Difference in temperature
• D. Winds

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A Difference in density of water
C Difference in temperature
D Winds

Due to temperature differences, both upward and horizontal currents develop in the ocean. Besides temperature differences, factors like winds and differences in the density of water also give rise to horizontal currents.