Gulf Stream

Which best describes the Gulf Stream?

• an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes warm water to travel up the east coast of the United States

• an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes cool water to travel up the east coast of the United States

• an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes warm water to travel down the east coast of Mexico

• an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes cool water to travel down the east coast of Mexico

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An intense, warm ocean current in the western North Atlantic Ocean is the

• doldrums

• jet stream

• gulf stream

• Greenhouse effect

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Which best explains what type of weather the Gulf Stream usually brings

to North Carolina?

• increased wind speed

• increased air pressure

• increased temperature

• increased evaporation

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How does the Gulf Stream affect weather conditions along the eastern coast of the United States?

• The Gulf Stream causes temperatures to decrease.

• The Gulf Stream causes temperatures to increase.

• The Gulf Stream causes more overcast skies.

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What is this current's name?

• North Pacific

• Gulf Stream

• South Pacific

• Antarctic

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What do the arrows on the map represent?

• size of the waves

• weight of the water

• ocean currents

• time between tides

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Which is most likely an effect of the Gulf Stream?

• heavy rains in California

• severe drought in Australia

• milder winter temperatures in Florida

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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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Which country would Great Britain’s climate be most like if the Gulf Stream and the Labrador Current did not exist?

• South Africa

• South America

• Canada

• Antarctica

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Which best describes the Gulf Stream?

• an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes warm water to travel up the east coast of the United States

• an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes cool water to travel up the east coast of the United States

• an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes warm water to travel down the east coast of Mexico

• an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes cool water to travel down the east coast of Mexico

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