Q. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Ocean Currents?

1. The difference in heating and surface temperatures play a key role in movements of ocean water.
2. Due to Coriolis force, the movement of ocean currents in the northern hemisphere is in the clockwise and in the southern hemisphere it is in the anti-clockwise direction.

Select the correct code from the options given below:
Answer: Both 1 & 2
Notes: The differential heating of the Sun at the equator and the poles causes a difference in the temperature of ocean water.
Hence, the difference in heating and surface temperatures play a key role in movements of ocean water.
Under the action of Coriolis force, the movement of ocean currents in the northern hemisphere is in the clockwise and in the southern hemisphere it is in the anti-clockwise direction. Hence it can be said that ocean currents obey Ferrel's law.