Question

Which of the following are cold ocean currents?
1. Humboldt current 
2. Brazil current
3. Oyashio current 
4. Canary current 
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

A

1 and 2

B

2 and 3

C

1, 3 and 4

D

2, 3 and 4

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Correct option is C)

The Humboldt Current, also called the Peru Current, is a cold, low-salinity ocean current. Oyashio is a cold subarctic ocean current that flows south and circulates counterclockwise in the western North Pacific Ocean. The Canary Current is a cold wind-driven surface current that is part of the North Atlantic Gyre.The Brazil Current is a warm water current that flows south along the Brazilian south coast to the mouth of the Río de la Plata.

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