Question

difference between ocean current and drift

Answer 1

Ocean currents are divided on the basis of temperature into currents, drifts and streams. The forward movement of surface water of theoceans under the influence of prevailing winds is called drift whereas the ocean current involves the movement of oceanic water in a definite direction with greater velocity.

Answer 2

Ocean currents are divided on the basis of temperature into currents,drifts and streams. The forward movement of surface water of theoceans under the influence of prevailing winds is called drift whereas the ocean current involves the movement of oceanic water in a definite direction with greater velocity.