Ocean Currents of South Africa - General Information - Geography - 2026

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Geography

South Africa

Ocean Currents

Last updated 6:59 PM on 6/2/26
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What is the function of ocean currents?

Ocean currents regulate global temperatures.

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Warm currents flow towards where?

Warm currents flow towards the poles.

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Cold currents flow towards where?

Cold currents flow to the equator.

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Effect of warm currents?

Raise coastal temperatures.

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Effect of cold currents?

Lowers coastal temperatures.

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The Benguela and Agulhas Currents flow on which sides of Southern Africa?

Benguela Current - West Coast

Agulhas Current - East Coast

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The climate impact of the Benguela Current?

Causes cool, dry conditions and leads to low rainfall and desert conditions.

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The climate impact of the Agulhas Current?

Brings warm, moist air which causes higher rainfall and humidity.