The sea ports along the Newfoundland in Canada are frozen during the winter while the ports of Murma...........

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The sea ports along the Newfoundland in Canada are frozen during the winter while the ports of Murmansk in Barents Sea remains ice free all the year round. This is so because

1) Newfoundland lies at a higher latitude than Murmansk.

2) The presence of North Atlantic drift in the Barents Sea.

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1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

None

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Explanation:

1st statement is incorrect as Murmansk lies in higher latitude as compared to Newfoundland.
Latitude of Newfoundland and Labrador: 47°34′N
Latitude of Murmansk (Russia): 68°58′N