Question
If there were no ocean currents what would have happened to the world ? Discuss.
Solution
The currents are useful to man and deeply affect the physical and economic environment of the areas where they flow. If there were no ocean currents then the following advantages would not be availed :
1. Effect on climate: The climates of coasts becomes warm or cool according as the current washing the coast is warm or cool.
2. Temperature : Oceanic currents also affect the temperature.
3. Rainfall: The currents of the oceans are helpful to bring the rain. If the currents were not present then rainfall would not materialize in the adjoining areas.
4. Effects on the marine ocean : Ocean currents sweep a large refuge off the coast which is the food for planktons.
5. Effect on Trade : The absence of ocean currents will adversely affect the trade and transport.
