2019 · Q73
Which one of the following is not correct about Sargasso Sea?
General KnowledgeGeography
- AIt is characterized with anticyclonic circulation of ocean currents.
- BIt records the highest salinity in Atlantic Ocean.
- CIt is located west of Gulf Stream and east of Canary Current.
- DIt confined in gyre of calm and motionless water.
Explanation
The Sargasso Sea is characterised by the anticyclonic circulation of the North Atlantic gyre, records very high salinity, and is a region of calm, nearly motionless water. It lies to the east of the Gulf Stream and to the west of the Canary Current - statement C reverses these positions. Statement C is therefore not correct. Hence option C is correct.