Question

question 5. kuroshio current: 45 kilometers in 6 hours antarctic circumpolar current: 20 kilometers in 4 hours calculate the average speed of each current in kilometers per hour. which current is the fastest? gulf stream: kuroshio current: antarctic circumpolar current: the ______________ is the fastest.

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate speed of Kuroshio Current

Speed = $\frac{45}{6}= 7.5$ km/h

Step2: Calculate speed of Antarctic Circumpolar Current

Speed = $\frac{20}{4}=5$ km/h

Step3: Compare speeds

Since $7.5>5$, Kuroshio Current is faster.

Answer:

Gulf Stream: Not given
Kuroshio Current: 7.5 km/h
Antarctic Circumpolar Current: 5 km/h
The Kuroshio Current is the fastest.