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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Subsidence is the downward movement of air, often associated with high-pressure systems and clear weather. It occurs when air cools and becomes denser.
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The increase in temperature with altitude in the thermosphere is due to the absorption of solar radiation by the few gas molecules present.
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The troposphere is the layer of the atmosphere closest to the Earth's surface and contains most of the weather phenomena, including clouds, rain, storms, and winds.
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