NASA | Meanwhile at the Bottom of the Ocean

What was the primary objective of the Ben Franklin mission?

• To power through the Gulf Stream like a military submarine

• To map the entire Gulf Stream using satellites

• To drift passively within the Gulf Stream and gather data

• To explore the Atlantic Ocean's deepest trenches

Which of the following challenges did the Ben Franklin crew face during their mission?

• Lack of food supplies

• Sudden surges in the current

• Attacks from marine life

• Communication failures with the surface

How did the findings from the Ben Franklin mission contribute to our understanding of the Gulf Stream?

• They revealed the Gulf Stream's impact on ocean salinity

• They led to the development of new submarine technology

• They helped discover new marine species

• They provided insights into the Gulf Stream's role in increasing hurricane intensity

What is one of the key methods NASA uses to study the ocean today?

• Deploying deep-sea divers

• Using satellites to measure ocean factors

• Building underwater research stations

• Conducting manned submarine missions

How do ocean currents influence global climate according to NASA's studies?

• They have no significant impact on climate

• They only affect local weather patterns

• They help regulate Earth's temperature by redistributing heat

• They cause global warming