Ocean Currents in the Pacific Ocean

Q. Which among the following ocean currents is a part of the North Pacific Gyre?

1. Humbolt current
2. East Australian current
3. Alaska current
4. Southern Pacific current

Q. The confluence of a warm and a cold current near Japan has led to the creation of one of the most prominent fishing grounds in the world. This confluence also creates a thick fog that causes problems in navigation. Which of the following ocean currents is being referred to here?

1. Kamchatka Current
2. Oyashio Current
3. Kuroshio Current
4. Labrador Current

Q. Onshore winds push the warm surface water towards the land area and therby lowers the ocean temperature there.

1. True
2. False

Q. The Benguela current is responsible of the development of Arizona and Sonata deserts.

1. True
2. False

Q. Around the equator, there are _______ currents that flow.

1. three
2. four
3. five
4. two

Q.

how was the great indian desert formed ?