The unit of measurement used to describe the rate at which a volume of ocean water moves in a current is a(n): A)calorie. B)ft/s^2. C)km/h. D)ml/g. E)sverdrup.

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The unit of measurement commonly used to describe the rate of ocean currents is the Sverdrup (Sv), named after the Norwegian oceanographer Harald Sverdrup. One Sverdrup is equal to one million cubic meters per second. This unit is commonly used in oceanography as it allows for a standardized measurement of the volume of water flowing in a current. None of the other units listed are generally used to describe ocean current velocity.

The Unit of Measurement Used to Describe the Rate at Which