Question

Which of the following are cold ocean currents?
1. Humboldt current
2. Brazil current
3. Oyashio current
4. Canary current
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

• A. 1 and 2
• B. 2 and 3
• C. 1, 3 and 4
• D. 2, 3 and 4

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

1, 3 and 4

The Humboldt Current, also called the Peru Current, is a cold, low-salinity ocean current. Oyashio is a cold subarctic ocean current that flows south and circulates counterclockwise in the western North Pacific Ocean. The Canary Current is a cold wind-driven surface current that is part of the North Atlantic Gyre.The Brazil Current is a warm water current that flows south along the Brazilian south coast to the mouth of the Río de la Plata.