What is not a characteristic of western boundary currents?
a. They move warm water poleward.
b. They are fast moving currents.
c. They are deep currents.
d. They are broad currents.
ANS: D
Western boundary currents are narrow, deep, and fast moving currents. They have clearly defined
boundaries. There are five large western boundary currents. Information can be found in the section
Surface Currents Are Driven by the Winds.
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