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The eastward continuation of the Brazil current is called: |
A. | South Atlantic drift |
B. | Counter Equatorial drift |
C. | West Atlantic drift |
D. | North Atlantic drift |
Answer» A. South Atlantic drift | |
Explanation: The eastward continuation of the Brazil Current is called the South Atlantic Drift. It is also known as the West Wind Drift because it forms at 40° South latitude due to the impact of the Westerlies. The eastward movement is due to the Earth's rotation. |
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