Which of the following is a cold current on the western coast of South America? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a cold current on the western coast of South America?
A. Peru Current
B. Both A and B
C. Humboldt Current
D. Brazil Current
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Humboldt Current (also known as the Peru Current) is a cold ocean current that flows northward along the western coast of South America, bringing cold, nutrient-rich water.

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