Multiple Choice Questions

Consider the following statements regarding ocean currents 1 Cold currents are usually found on the ...........

Geography and Environment (MPPCS) World climates

Consider the following statements regarding ocean currents:

1. Cold currents are usually found on the west coast of the continents in the low and middle latitudes in both the hemispheres.

2. Warm currents are usually found on the east coast in the higher latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Ocean Currents :

Ocean currents can be classi fi ed based on temperature: as cold currents and warm currents.
Cold currents bring cold water into warm water areas. These currents are usually found on the west coast of the continents in the low and middle latitudes (true in both hemispheres) and on the east coast in the higher latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere
Warm currents bring warm water into cold water areas and are usually observed on the east coast of continents in the low and middle latitudes (true in both hemispheres). In the northern hemisphere they are found on the west coasts of continents in high latitudes.

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