Which of the following is a cold water current?

The correct answer is Humboldt Current.

Key Points

• The Humboldt Current, also known as the Peru Current, is a cold, low-salinity ocean current that flows northward along the western coast of South America.
• The current is named after the Prussian naturalist Alexander von Humboldt, who explored the region in the early 19th century.
• The Humboldt Current has a significant impact on the climate of the coastal regions of Peru and Chile, contributing to the arid conditions of the Atacama Desert.
• The current supports one of the world's most productive marine ecosystems, providing a rich environment for marine life and supporting important fisheries.

Additional Information

• Agulhas Current
  • The Agulhas Current is a warm ocean current that flows south along the southeast coast of Africa and is part of the Indian Ocean's western boundary current system.
• Florida Current
  • The Florida Current is a warm ocean current that flows from the Gulf of Mexico, through the Florida Straits, and along the eastern coast of the United States.
  • It is a component of the Gulf Stream system.
• Brazilian Current:
  • The Brazilian Current is a warm ocean current that flows southward along the eastern coast of South America from the equator to approximately 30°S latitude