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Ocean Currents — Geography STD 8 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8GeographyOcean Currents3 Marks
Question
Extensive fishing ground is found near Newfoundland island.
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Answer

  1. Warm Gulf Stream ocean current and cold Labrador ocean current meet near Newfoundland island.
  2. Algae, plankton, etc. fish food grow on a large scale in the meeting point of warm Gulf Stream ocean current and cold Labrador ocean current.
  3. Fish come in this area on a large scale and breed. Therefore, extensive fishing ground is found near Newfoundland island.

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