Deck Navigation (Supplementary) USCG Question #1956 (Set 5)

Which ocean current is "warm" based on the latitude in which it originates and on the effect it has on climate?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — Kuroshio Current

The Kuroshio Current is a warm, north-flowing ocean current on the west side of the North Pacific Ocean, analogous to the Gulf Stream in the Atlantic, significantly raising ambient water and air temperatures along its path.

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