Geography • World GeographyEasy
The 'Humboldt Current', also known as the Peru Current, is a well-known ocean current that flows along which coast?
A. Eastern coast of Africa
B. Western coast of South America✓ Correct Answer
C. Western coast of North America
D. Eastern coast of Australia
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Humboldt Current, or Peru Current, is a cold ocean current flowing northward along the western coast of South America, significantly influencing regional arid climates. Eastern coastal currents along Africa or Australia flow in different directions and possess distinct thermal characteristics.
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