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प्रश्न
Describe one effect of the following ocean current.
Labrador Current of the Atlantic Ocean.
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उत्तर
Labrador Current originates from the Arctic Ocean along the coast of Labrador and passes touching Newfoundland continuing southwards along the coast of Nova Scotia. It is joined by West Greenland and Baffin Island Current. It meets the warm Gulf Stream Current at the Grand Banks, making this region the famous fishing bank.
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Explain the effect of the meeting of warm and cold ocean currents.
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For what is the Gulf Stream famous?
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Warm currents produce a milder climate.
Give reasons for the following:
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Describing the types of ocean currents, state, and factors responsible for causing the currents.
Describe the circulation pattern of the following ocean current.
The North Atlantic Drift.
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