Asked by Elijah Dotson on Apr 27, 2024
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All of the following are cold currents, EXCEPT:
A) North Equatorial Current.
B) Humbolt Current.
C) California Current.
D) Benguela Current.
North Equatorial Current
The North Equatorial Current is a significant westward-flowing ocean current found in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans, positioned approximately at the latitude of the northern equator.
Cold Currents
Ocean currents that originate in polar regions and move towards the equator, affecting the climate and marine life of the areas they flow through.
- Identify the differences between warm and cold ocean currents and understand their relevance.
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Nicole GarmaApr 28, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The North Equatorial Current is a warm current that flows westward along the equator in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, unlike the Humboldt, California, and Benguela currents, which are cold currents.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the differences between warm and cold ocean currents and understand their relevance.