In the given map, which one of the following pairs of ocean currents is shown?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
1. The question asks to identify the pair of ocean currents shown in a provided map (map not included, analysis based on answer key D).
2. Option (D) is Benguela and Guinea currents.
3. The Benguela Current is a cold, broad ocean current that flows northward along the west coast of Southern Africa (Namibia, South Africa).
4. The Guinea Current is a warm, eastward-flowing current along the coast of West Africa in the Gulf of Guinea.
5. If the map showed the Atlantic coast of Africa, it's plausible it depicted the cold Benguela Current in the south and the warm Guinea Current further north in the Gulf of Guinea.
6. Other options: (A) Falkland current is cold, off Argentina. (B) Canary is cold, off Northwest Africa; Humboldt (Peru) is cold, off western South America. (C) Agulhas is warm, off southeastern Africa.
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