Question 1931Navigation General
70% to passWhich ocean current is "warm" based on the latitude in which it originates and on the effect it has on climate?
A
California Current
B
Kuroshio Current
C
Benguela Current
D
Peru Current
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) Kuroshio Current. The Kuroshio Current originates in the tropics near the Philippines and flows northward along the coast of Japan. As a warm ocean current, it has a significant warming effect on the climate of the regions it flows past, such as Japan. In contrast, the other currents listed (California, Benguela, and Peru) are all classified as cold currents based on the lower latitudes from which they originate.
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