What do we call the streams of water flowing constantly on the ocean surface in definite directions?

Correct option is B

Correct Answer: (B) Currents
Explanation:
→ Ocean currents are continuous, cohesive movements of ocean water generated by forces acting upon this mean flow.
→ They flow in definite paths or directions, similar to rivers flowing through land surfaces.
→ They are driven by factors such as planetary winds, temperature differences, salinity gradients, and the Earth's rotation.
→ Ocean currents are broadly categorized as warm (originating near the Equator) or cold (originating near the Poles).
Information Booster:
→ The Gulf Stream is a prominent, swift warm ocean current in the North Atlantic Ocean.
→ The Labrador Current is a cold ocean current that flows from the Arctic Ocean southward.
→ Areas where warm and cold currents meet provide the best fishing grounds in the world, such as near Newfoundland.
→ These meeting points also create dense fog, making navigation challenging for ships.