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Consider the following statements

1. Warm ocean currents generally originate near sub-tropical regions and move towards equator

2. The cold currents carry water from polar or higher latitudes to lower latitudes.

3. The areas where the warm and cold currents meet are devoid of nutrient cycling and thus generally poor in fisheries

Select the correct answer using the codes below

1 and 2 only

2 only

1 and 3 only

1,2 and 3

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Explanation:

Statement 1 and 2: Generally, the warm ocean currents originate near the equator and move towards the poles. So, 1 is wrong.

The cold currents carry water from polar or higher latitudes to tropical or lower latitudes. So, 2 is correct.
? The Labrador Ocean current is cold current while the Gulf Stream is a warm current.
? The ocean current influence the temperature conditions of the area. Warm currents bring about warm temperature over land surface, and the opposite is also true.

Statement 3: They are the best fishing grounds due to recycling of nutrients. Seas around Japan and the eastern coast of North America are such examples. The areas where a warm and cold current meet also experience foggy weather making it difficult for navigation.