Question

Tara had gone to Canada to visit her cousins staying in Newfoundland. Her cousins took her to the seaside where they encountered heavy fog. As a student of geography Tara explained the cause of the fog. What did Tara say? What is the main occupation of the people in that place?

Answer 1

Tara explained that the heavy fog in Newfoundland is caused by the meeting of the cold Labrador Current and the warm Gulf Stream in the North Atlantic Ocean near the coast.

Explanation of the Fog:

• The cold Labrador Current flows south from the Arctic.

• The warm Gulf Stream flows northward from the tropics.

• When these two ocean currents meet near Newfoundland, the warm, moist air of the Gulf Stream comes into contact with the cold air and water of the Labrador Current, causing the moisture in the air to condense into fog.

Main Occupation:

The main occupation of the people in Newfoundland is fishing, particularly cod fishing. The region is known for its rich fishing grounds because the mixing of warm and cold currents brings nutrient-rich waters, making it an ideal habitat for marine life.