Question

what is the name of the ocean currents that are caused by a difference in temperature? hot water surface currents hurricanes convection currents

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• "hot water" is not a type of ocean current caused by temperature differences.
• "surface currents" are mainly driven by wind, not temperature differences.
• "hurricanes" are storm systems, not ocean currents caused by temperature.
• "convection currents" occur due to differences in temperature (and density), where warmer (less dense) water rises and cooler (more dense) water sinks, creating currents. This matches the description of ocean currents caused by temperature differences.

Answer:

D. convection currents