Gulf Stream Quiz

Who is credited with making the first maps of the Gulf Stream?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

What is the Gulf Stream?

• A mountain range

• An ocean current

• A desert

• A river

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What is one factor that affects the direction of the Gulf Stream?

• The temperature of the ocean

• The location of the continents

• The depth of the ocean

• The salinity of the water

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What is the significance of the Gulf Stream in shipping goods?

• It creates obstacles for ships

• It helps ships travel faster

• It causes ships to detour

• It increases shipping costs

What is the primary direction of the Gulf Stream's flow?

• South

• East

• North

• West

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What is the role of prevailing winds in the Gulf Stream's movement?

• They stop the Gulf Stream

• They direct the Gulf Stream

• They have no effect

• They slow down the Gulf Stream

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What is the Gulf Stream's impact on the Revolutionary War according to some claims?

• It hindered American ships

• It helped American ships travel faster

• It was irrelevant

• It caused storms

What direction does the Gulf Stream flow?

• East to West

• South to North

• West to East

• North to South

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Where does the Gulf Stream start?

• Off the coast of California

• Off the coast of Florida

• Off the coast of Texas

• Off the coast of New York

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What is one of the most important characteristics of the Gulf Stream?

• It is very weak

• It covers a short distance

• It is very strong

• It has no effect on humans

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