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प्रश्न
Describe the circulation pattern of the following ocean current.
Labrador Current of the Atlantic Ocean.
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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