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Question
Identify the ocean current from the information given below.
- It is a cold current.
- It flows in the North Atlantic Ocean.
- It develops rich fishing ground when it meets the warm Gulf Stream.
Options
Canary current
Falkland current
Labrador current
Benguela current
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Solution
Labrador current
Explanation:
The Labrador Current is a cold current flowing in the North Atlantic Ocean. It meets the warm Gulf Stream near Newfoundland, creating dense fog and rich fishing grounds due to plankton growth, making areas like the Grand Banks fertile for fish.
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