As the South Equatorial Current approaches...

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As the South Equatorial Current approaches the east coast of Africa, it divides with the main part flowing south to form which current?

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Question 1 of 27070

As the South Equatorial Current approaches the east coast of Africa, it divides with the main part flowing south to form which current?

🔍 Key Concepts

• South Equatorial Current in the Indian Ocean and where it strikes the east coast of Africa • Major western boundary current off southeast Africa • Difference between warm western boundary currents and cold eastern boundary currents

💭 Think About

• Think about which of these currents flows along the southeast coast of Africa and is known as a strong, warm, western boundary current. • Consider which of the listed currents are located in other ocean basins (for example, off Europe or in the South Atlantic), and rule those out. • Ask yourself: when the South Equatorial Current hits Madagascar/Africa, which way does the main branch turn and what famous current does it form?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which current is the warm, fast, western boundary current along the southeast coast of Africa. • Check which options are actually eastern boundary currents in the Atlantic and therefore not formed by the South Equatorial Current approaching Africa. • Confirm on an ocean currents chart that the South Equatorial Current’s main southern branch forms this current after turning poleward along Africa.

Question 1 of 27070

As the South Equatorial Current approaches the east coast of Africa, it divides with the main part flowing south to form which current?

Agulhas Current

Canary Current

Benguela Current

Madagascar Current

Question 1 / 2707066636ee928f7522a1c51a118

Question 1 of 2707066636ee928f7522a1c51a118

As the South Equatorial Current approaches the east coast of Africa, it divides with the main part flowing south to form which current?

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Question 1 of 27070

As the South Equatorial Current approaches the east coast of Africa, it divides with the main part flowing south to form which current?