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    Which among the following statements about the North Atlantic Drift is/are correct?
    1. It keeps the west coast of Northern Europe ice free.
    2. It is responsible for the warm air mass which interacts with the cold air mass from the Polar region and causes rainfall in Western Europe.
    3. It meets the Labrador current near Vancouver Island and causes dense fog.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below

    A)  1, 2 and 3            

    B)  1 and 2

    C)  2 only                 

    D)  1 and 3

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     The North Atlantic current or Drift or sea movement is a powerful warm ocean current that continues the Gulf Stream northeast, which stretches from Florida to north- Western Europe. It moderates the chilled climate of Western Europe.


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