Which of the following is a cold water current?

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  1. Agulhas Current 
  2. Humboldt Current
  3. Florida Current
  4. Brazilian Current 

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Option 2 : Humboldt Current
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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.

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  • 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
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