PDE Q58
0. The cold oceanic current passing through the coast of North America is known as:
- Option : C
- Explanation :
The Labrador Current is a cold oceanic current that flows southward along the eastern coast of Canada and the northeastern coast of the United States. It significantly influences the climate of the coastal areas and can create foggy conditions when it meets the warm Gulf Stream.
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Option A: Kuroshio Current
Incorrect. This is a warm ocean current along the eastern coast of Japan. -
Option B: Gulf Stream
Incorrect. The Gulf Stream is a warm current flowing from the Gulf of Mexico toward the North Atlantic. -
Option C: Labrador Current
Correct. This is a cold current flowing along the northeastern coast of North America. -
Option D: Falkland Current
Incorrect. This is a cold current near the southern coast of South America, not North America.
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