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La corriente del Atlántico Norte denominada "de Portugal", discurre:The North Atlantic current called the “Portugal Current” runs:
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Correct answer: c) S/SSE from the coast of Galicia down to Cape St Vincent.
Why it is correct
The Portugal Current forms part of the eastern branch of the North Atlantic gyre and runs S/SSE from Galicia down to Cape St Vincent before continuing towards the Canaries.
Why the others are not
- a) Opposite direction: it flows from north to south.
- b) It does not head west to the Azores.
- d) It does not run north-westwards.
How to work it out in the exam
- Portugal Current: Galicia to St Vincent (S/SSE).
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2024 · 3ª convocatoria · CY Tipo 1 · question 23 Official paper · Official answer key
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