Question

Why are ocean currents important in water transport?

• A. They help ships in speeding up and slowing down.
• B. They accelerate the speed of ships.
• C. They help in navigation of ships.
• D. They help ships save considerable amount of fuel.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (D)

The correct options are
B They accelerate the speed of ships.
D They help ships save considerable amount of fuel.

Ocean currents are quite important in water transport. As far as possible water transport is carried out along ocean currents. They accelerate the speed of ships and also save fuel to a considerable extent.