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Which of the following are warm ocean currents?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”Kuroshio and California Current” option2=”North Atlantic Drift and Brazil Current” option3=”Canaries and Benguela Current” option4=”West Wind Drift and Falkland Current” correct=”option2″]<\/p>\n

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\nThe correct answer is B) North Atlantic Drift and Brazil Current.
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\nWarm ocean currents originate in lower latitudes (near the equator) and flow towards higher latitudes, carrying warmer water. Cold ocean currents originate in higher latitudes (near the poles) and flow towards lower latitudes, carrying colder water.
\n– Kuroshio Current: Warm current in the North Pacific. California Current: Cold current in the North Pacific. (Option A is incorrect)
\n– North Atlantic Drift: Warm current in the North Atlantic, an extension of the Gulf Stream. Brazil Current: Warm current in the South Atlantic. (Option B is correct)
\n– Canaries Current: Cold current in the North Atlantic. Benguela Current: Cold current in the South Atlantic. (Option C is incorrect)
\n– West Wind Drift (Antarctic Circumpolar Current): Cold current flowing around Antarctica. Falkland Current: Cold current in the South Atlantic. (Option D is incorrect)
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\nOcean currents significantly influence global climate patterns, distributing heat from the tropics towards the poles and cold water towards the equator. Warm currents tend to bring warmer temperatures and increased precipitation to coastal areas they flow past, while cold currents often lead to cooler, drier conditions and can be associated with deserts.
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Which of the following are warm ocean currents? [amp_mcq option1=”Kuroshio and California Current” option2=”North Atlantic Drift and Brazil Current” option3=”Canaries and Benguela Current” option4=”West Wind Drift and Falkland Current” correct=”option2″] This question was previously asked in UPSC CDS-1 – 2020 Download PDFAttempt Online The correct answer is B) North Atlantic Drift and Brazil Current. Warm … <\/p>\n

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