Which of the following is/are cold ocean current/currents ? 1. Alaska Current 2. North Atlantic Drift 3. West Wind Drift Select the answer using the code given below :

Ocean currents are classified as warm or cold based on their temperature relative to the surrounding waters. The Alaska Current is a warm current that flows along the western coast of North America into the Gulf of Alaska. The North Atlantic Drift is a warm current that originates from the Gulf Stream and flows across the Atlantic, keeping the ports of Western Europe ice-free [2]. In contrast, the West Wind Drift, also known as the Antarctic Circumpolar Current, is a cold current that flows from west to east around Antarctica. It is driven by the prevailing westerly winds and is characterized by its cold, nutrient-rich waters. Therefore, among the given options, only the West Wind Drift is a cold current, while the Alaska Current and North Atlantic Drift are warm currents.

Sources

1. [1] Certificate Physical and Human Geography , GC Leong (Oxford University press 3rd ed.) > Chapter 14: Climate > FACTORS INFLUENCTNG TEMPERATURE > p. 134
2. [2] FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY, Geography Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 12: Water (Oceans) > Factors Affecting Temperature Distribution > p. 103