Let’s look at the map and figure out what it’s showing.
The map shows ocean currents around the world. There are two types of currents marked:
- Warm currents (shown in red)
- Cold currents (shown in blue)
We’re being asked to identify which current is shown near the west coast of South America, flowing northward along the coast — that’s the one labeled “Peru” on the map.
Looking at the arrow for the Peru current:
- It’s colored
blue → meaning it’s a
cold current
- It flows from south to north along the western edge of South America
This matches what we know about real-world oceanography: the Peru Current (also called the Humboldt Current) is a cold current that brings cool water up from Antarctica toward the equator along the coast of Chile and Peru.
So, even though the name might sound like it could be warm (because Peru is near the equator), the current itself is cold — and the map confirms that with its blue color.
Final Answer:
Cold Current
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of ocean currents worksheet 6th grade.
