Warm Currents | Cold Currents |
1. These ocean currents carry warm water from the equatorial regions to the tropical regions. | 1. The ocean currents carry cold water from the polar regions to equatorial regions. |
2. The winds blowing over warm currents are moisture-laden and, thus, cause rainfall in the coastal areas. | 2. The winds blowing over cold currents are dry and, thus, cause very less rainfall at the coasts. |
3. Examples: North Equatorial current and Gulf stream. | 3. Examples:Labrador current and West Wind drift. |