World Geography Questions (MCQs) for UPSC, State PCS & SSC Examinations


Q.  Consider the following ocean currents:
1: Kamchatka Current
2: Humboldt Current
3: Leeuwin Current
4: Agulhas Current
Which of the above is/are cold water currents?


a. Only 1 & 2
b. Only 1, 2 & 3
c. Only 2, 3 & 4
d. 1, 2, 3 & 4


ANSWER: See Answer
 
Agulhas Current is warm water current along the east coast of South Africa. Leeuwin Current is a warm ocean current.
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