Q.114
What drives the formation of ocean currents?
- Thermohaline Ocean Circulation:
- Global deep ocean currents and the global conveyor belt are driven primarily by density differences in seawater (Thermohaline Circulation), determined by variations in temperature (thermal) and salinity (haline).
- Dense, cold, saline polar water sinks to form deep water masses that drive worldwide oceanic circulation.
- Correct Option: Option 4 (Changes in water density).
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