Which one among the following is a cold current in the Atlantic Ocean?
Gulf Stream
Benguela Current
Peru Current
Brazil Current
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UPSC CAPF – 2012
Ocean currents are large-scale movements of water. Cold currents originate in polar regions and flow towards the equator, or are upwellings of deep, cold water. The Benguela Current is a cold current flowing northwards along the west coast of Southern Africa in the South Atlantic Ocean.Ocean currents significantly influence global climate patterns, weather, and marine ecosystems. They are broadly classified as warm or cold currents based on their temperature relative to the surrounding water.