Geography Hydrosphere

Q. Which one of the following pairs of ocean currents meet each other near Newfound land?

A
Gulfstream and Canaries
B
Canaries and Labrador
C
Gulf stream and Labrador
D
Kuroshio and Kurile

Correct Answer

Gulf stream and Labrador

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