Question

Select the currents which are a part of the Southern Pacific Gyre.

• A. East Australian current
• B. Humboldt current
• C. Canary current
• D. Oyashio current

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A East Australian current
B Humboldt current

Gyres are also known as ocean circles. There are two main gyres in the Pacific Ocean - the Northern Pacific Gyre and the Southern Pacific Gyre. The East Australian current and the Humboldt current are part of the Southern Pacific Gyre.