Q5
Which among the following currents is produced by upwelling of water off the coast of Chile and Peru?
A.
Canarie Current
B.
Humboldt Current
AnswerC.
Benguela Current
D.
Kuroshio Current
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Humboldt Current, also known as the Peru Current, is an ocean current that flows along the western coast of South America, affecting the water and air temperatures of coastal Chile and Peru.