The illustration shows warm currents towards the west in Alaska, cold currents to the east in California, and neutral currents near the equator. Neutral currents are also flowing in the Pacific Ocean. Warm currents are flowing to the east in the Arctic Ocean and to the south in the Atlantic Ocean. In the Indian Ocean, the warm currents are flowing to the south and cold currents are flowing to the north.

Question

The illustration shows warm currents towards the west in Alaska, cold currents to the east in California, and neutral currents near the equator. Neutral currents are also flowing in the Pacific Ocean. Warm currents are flowing to the east in the Arctic Ocean and to the south in the Atlantic Ocean. In the Indian Ocean, the warm currents are flowing to the south and cold currents are flowing to the north.
How does Brazil's current affect the climate of South America?

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Responses

It brings cold temperatures to the western coast of South America.

It brings cold temperatures to the eastern coast of South America.

It brings warm temperatures to the eastern coast of South America.

It brings warm temperatures to the western coast of South America.

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The correct response is:

It brings warm temperatures to the eastern coast of South America.

The Brazil Current is a warm ocean current that flows along the eastern coast of South America, significantly influencing the climate in that region, particularly by warming the coastal areas.