Gulf Stream and Its Effects on North Carolina

Which best explains how the Gulf Stream affects North Carolina’s coast?

• It causes very hot temperatures and moves hurricanes toward the coast during winter.

• It causes very cold temperatures and moves hurricanes toward the coast during winter.

• It causes moderate temperatures during winter and moves hurricanes toward the coast during summer.

• It causes moderate temperatures during winter and moves hurricanes away from the coast during summer.

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Which best explains how the Gulf Stream affects the movement of hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean?

• The Gulf Stream moves warm water and hurricanes from south to north.

• The Gulf Stream moves warm water and hurricanes from north to south.

• The Gulf Stream moves warm water and hurricanes from east to west.

• The Gulf Stream moves warm water and hurricanes from west to east.

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Which explains how the Gulf Stream affects temperatures in North Carolina?

• The Gulf Stream keeps the coast cold in the winter.

• The Gulf Stream keeps the coast warm in the winter.

• The Gulf Stream does not affect temperatures in the winter.

• The Gulf Stream only affects water temperatures in the winter.

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Why would a location on the east coast of the United States be warmer than a location of the same latitude on the west coast?

• The Gulf Stream is a warm water current and warms the east coast.

• The Gulf Stream is a cold water current and warms the east coast.

• The Gulf Stream is a warm water current and cools the east coast.

• The Gulf Stream is a cold water current and cools the east coast.

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Which statement best describes how the Gulf Stream affects the formation of hurricanes?

• The warm waters of the Gulf Stream strengthen hurricanes.

• The cool waters of the Gulf Stream strengthen hurricanes.

• The warm waters of the Gulf Stream weaken hurricanes.

• The cool waters of the Gulf Stream weaken hurricanes.

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What impact does the Gulf Stream have on North Carolina’s coastal climate?

• The cold water from the Gulf Stream current cools the land.

• The warm water from the Gulf Stream current warms the land.

• The cold water from the Gulf Stream current decreases inland wind speeds.

• The warm water from the Gulf Stream current increases inland wind speeds.

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How does the Gulf Stream impact hurricane development off the coast of the southeastern United States?

• Colder water from the Gulf Stream increases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.

• Colder water from the Gulf Stream decreases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.

• Warmer water from the Gulf Stream increases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.

• Warmer water from the Gulf Stream decreases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.

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Why is the Gulf Stream important for marine life along the eastern coast of the United States?

• It prevents the migration of marine species.

• It reduces the salinity of the ocean water.

• It provides a cold habitat for marine species.

• It supplies warm water that supports diverse marine ecosystems.

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Many animals use the Gulf Stream as a mode of transportation when they migrate.

• True

• False

During the winter, which city most likely has the warmest average temperature because of the Gulf Stream?

• Charlotte

• Wilmington

• Raleigh

• Greensboro

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