Which current within a northern hemisphere gyre would you expect to have the lowest salinity and temperature?
A) a western boundary current.
B) an eastern boundary current.
C) a southern boundary current.
D) a northern boundary current.

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Eastern boundary currents in the northern hemisphere gyres are typically cold and have lower salinity because they bring cooler, nutrient-rich waters from higher latitudes towards the equator.

Which Current Within a Northern Hemisphere Gyre Would You Expect