alleryHow are ocean currents classified by temperature?
AWarm and cold currents
BFresh and salty currents
CFast and slow currents
DDeep and shallow currents
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Warm and cold currents
1. By temperature, ocean currents are warm or cold.
2. Speed and size give a different classification into drifts, currents and streams.
3. Depth separates surface from deep-water currents.
_Source: Wikipedia, Ocean current, lead section_
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