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Which are the ocean currents that flow near the equator?

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East Equatorial Current

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North Equatorial Current

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C

South Equatorial Current

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West Equatorial Current

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Solution

The correct options are
B North Equatorial Current
C South Equatorial Current
Around the equator, there are two currents that flow. One is the North Equatorial Current and the other is the South Equatorial Current. Both these currents move from east to west.

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