​Which of the following is NOT a warm water current?​

Correct option is A

Correct Answer: A) Humboldt current

The Humboldt Current (also known as the Peru Current) is a cold water current that flows northward along the western coast of South America. It originates from the Antarctic region and brings cold, nutrient-rich waters, making it one of the most productive marine ecosystems in the world. It lowers the temperature of coastal regions and influences the climate of Peru and Chile.

• Warm water currents move from the equator towards the poles.
• Cold water currents originate from polar regions and move towards the equator.
• The Humboldt Current contributes to El Niño and La Niña phenomena.
• It supports rich marine life, making the region one of the largest fishing zones.
• The upwelling effect in this current increases oxygen and nutrients, boosting fish populations.

• Tsushima Current – Warm water current flowing along Japan's eastern coast.
• Alaskan Current – Warm water current flowing along the southern coast of Alaska.
•  Kuroshio Current – Warm water current in the North Pacific Ocean, near Japan.