Consider the following statements about Ocean Currents 1. The cold currents carry water from polar or higher latitudes to tropical or lower latitudes. 2. The Labrador Ocean current is warm current while the Gulf Stream is a cold current. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about Ocean Currents 1. The cold currents carry water from polar or higher latitudes to tropical or lower latitudes. 2. The Labrador Ocean current is warm current while the Gulf Stream is a cold current. Which of the above statements is/are correct? Correct Answer 1 only

The correct answer is Option 1, i.e 1 only.

• Ocean currents are streams of water flowing constantly on the ocean surface in definite directions.
• The ocean currents may be warm or cold.
• Generally, the warm currents originate near the equator and move towards the poles.
• The cold currents carry water from polar or higher latitudes to tropical or lower latitudes. Hence, Option 1 is correct.
• The Labrador Ocean current is cold current while the Gulf Stream is a warm current. Hence, Option 2 is NOT correct.
• The Ocean current influences the temperature conditions of the area.
• The areas where the warm and cold currents meet provide the best fishing grounds of the world.
• Seas around Japan and the eastern coast of North America are such examples.