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Q · Oceanographymedium · 45s
What is the main difference between warm and cold ocean currents?
TopicOceanography
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Warm currents transport warmer tropical surface waters poleward, while cold currents carry cooler polar waters toward the equator, impacting coastal climates.
Final Answer: Option A - Temperature of the water they carry