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Question
In which ocean does the Labrador current flow?
Options
Pacific
South Atlantic
North Atlantic
Indian
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Solution
North Atlantic
Explanation:
Laborador is a cold oceanic current originating in the Arctic Ocean and flowing south along the coast of Labrador, Canada. Other ocean currents include Gulf Stream, East Greenland Current, Florida Current, etc.
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