Multiple choice

The cold oceanic current passing through the coast of North America is the

  1. Kuroshio current

  2. Gulf stream

  3. Labrador current

  4. Falklands current
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Explanation

The Labrador Current is a cold oceanic current that flows south from the Arctic Ocean along the coast of Labrador and Newfoundland in eastern Canada. It meets the warm Gulf Stream near the Grand Banks, creating fog and rich fishing grounds. The Kuroshio and Gulf Stream are warm currents, while the Falklands Current flows near South America.

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