Ocean Current


  1. Which one of the following ocean currents is different from others ?









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    Labrador is different from other ocean currents. It is cold in nature. The Labrador Current is a cold current in the North Atlantic Ocean which flows from the Arctic Ocean south along the coast of Labrador and passes around Newfoundland, continuing south along the east coast of Nova Scotia.

    Correct Option: D

    Labrador is different from other ocean currents. It is cold in nature. The Labrador Current is a cold current in the North Atlantic Ocean which flows from the Arctic Ocean south along the coast of Labrador and passes around Newfoundland, continuing south along the east coast of Nova Scotia.


  1. Which one of the following currents has a warming influence on the neighbouring coast ?









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    Agulhas currents has a warming influence on the neighbouring coast. The Agulhas Current is the western boundary current of the southwest lndian Ocean It flows down the east coast of Africa from 27 ° S. to 40 ° S . it is narrow, swift and strong .

    Correct Option: B

    Agulhas currents has a warming influence on the neighbouring coast. The Agulhas Current is the western boundary current of the southwest lndian Ocean It flows down the east coast of Africa from 27 ° S. to 40 ° S . it is narrow, swift and strong .



  1. Which one of the following is different from others ?









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    Mozambique current is different from the others. The Mozambique Current is an ocean current in the Indian Ocean, usually defined as warm surface waters flowing south along the African east coast in the Mozambique Channel, between Mozambique and the island of Madagascar.

    Correct Option: B

    Mozambique current is different from the others. The Mozambique Current is an ocean current in the Indian Ocean, usually defined as warm surface waters flowing south along the African east coast in the Mozambique Channel, between Mozambique and the island of Madagascar.


  1. Which one of the following is a warm ocean current ?









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    East Australian current is a warm ocean current that moves warm water from the tropical Coral Sea, where it splits from the South Equatorial Current, down the east coast of Australia.

    Correct Option: A

    East Australian current is a warm ocean current that moves warm water from the tropical Coral Sea, where it splits from the South Equatorial Current, down the east coast of Australia.



  1. Gulf stream is









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    Gulf stream is a warm ocean current originated from thye eastern coast of North America. The Gulf Stream, together with its northern extension towards Europe, the North Atlantic Drift, is a powerful, warm, and swift Atlantic ocean current that originates at the tip of Florida, and follows the eastern coastlines of the United States and Newfoundland before crossing the Atlantic Ocean.

    Correct Option: B

    Gulf stream is a warm ocean current originated from thye eastern coast of North America. The Gulf Stream, together with its northern extension towards Europe, the North Atlantic Drift, is a powerful, warm, and swift Atlantic ocean current that originates at the tip of Florida, and follows the eastern coastlines of the United States and Newfoundland before crossing the Atlantic Ocean.