Gulf Stream Review

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What is the Gulf Stream?

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The Gulf Stream is an ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico and carries warm water up the east coast of the United States.

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What effect does the Gulf Stream have on Florida's winter temperatures?

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The Gulf Stream causes milder winter temperatures in Florida.

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How does the Gulf Stream affect North Carolina's coastal climate?

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The warm water from the Gulf Stream current warms the land in North Carolina.

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True or False: The Gulf Stream begins near the equator.

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True.

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True or False: The Gulf Stream brings warmer temperatures in both winter and summer.

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True.

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What type of water does the Gulf Stream carry?

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The Gulf Stream carries warm water.

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Where does the Gulf Stream originate?

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The Gulf Stream originates in the Gulf of Mexico.

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What is one effect of the Gulf Stream on weather patterns?

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The Gulf Stream can lead to milder winter temperatures in regions along its path.

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Which coast of the United States does the Gulf Stream affect?

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The Gulf Stream affects the east coast of the United States.

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What happens to the temperature of the water as it moves northward in the Gulf Stream?

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The temperature of the water generally remains warm as it moves northward.