When warm ocean waters move towards cooler regions, it is called a __________ ocean current.

cold

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warm

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Solution

The correct option is B warm
When warm ocean waters move towards cooler regions, it is called a warm ocean current. When cold ocean waters move towards hotter regions, it is called a cold ocean current.

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