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प्रश्न
Give reasons for the following:
Rich fishing grounds are located on the Pacific coast of North America.
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उत्तर
Rich fishing grounds are located on the Pacific coast of North America because the cold Oyashio Current from the Arctic meets the warm Kuroshio Current from the south. This convergence of warm and cold currents leads to upwelling—a process where nutrient-rich waters from the ocean depths rise to the surface. These nutrients support the growth of plankton, which in turn attracts large populations of fish, making the region one of the richest fishing grounds in the world.
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Very Short Answer Type Question:
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