Ocean Current Stream We all have seen the flow of water in the rivers, which flows from a certain direction to another. But due to the flow of wind, the surface water of the river also flows towards the banks to a certain extent, which is called a Wave . In the same way, the movement of water flowing in a certain direction in the sea and ocean is called Ocean Currents . On the basis of the direction, speed and shape of the current in the ocean, it can also be understood in the following way – Drift: When the surface water of the ocean flows forward due to the wind, it is called drift. Current: When the ocean water moves in a certain direction with a rapid speed within a certain limit, it is called a current. Stream: When the excessive water of the ocean moves in a certain direction, it is called Stream. Effluent - The movement of water from top to bottom on the sea surface is called Effluent. Upflow – The movement of water from bottom to top on the sea surface is called upwelling....
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