Question 1934Navigation General70% to pass
The Benguela Current flows in a _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) NW'ly direction along the SW coast of Africa.
The Benguela Current is a cold ocean current that flows northward along the southwestern coast of Africa, in a northwesterly direction. This current originates from the South Atlantic Gyre and is an important part of the global ocean circulation system.
The other answer options are incorrect because they describe the flow of currents in different regions, such as the east coast of Australia, the southeast coast of Greenland, and the northwest coast of Africa, which are not related to the Benguela Current.
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