Question

Which current is also known as the ‘Black Stream’?

Options

• Atlantic current

• Kuroshio current

• Oyashio current

• Newfoundland current

Answer 1

Kuroshio current

Explanation:

The Kuroshio Current, also known as the “Black Stream”, is a warm ocean current that flows northeastward along the eastern coast of Japan. The name “Kuroshio” literally means “black tide” or “black stream” in Japanese, referring to the dark blue color of its deep, warm, nutrient-poor waters. It is one of the strongest currents in the Pacific Ocean and is similar in strength and role to the Gulf Stream in the Atlantic. The Kuroshio Current significantly influences the climate of Japan and the surrounding regions.