Ocean Currents
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What did Benjamin Franklin and his cousin map before the Revolutionary War?

  • Prevailing winds in the North Atlantic
  • A strong current called the Gulf Stream (correct)
  • River systems around the United States
  • Ocean tides near East Coast ports

    • How did understanding the Gulf Stream help sailors coming and going from East Coast ports?

  • Ships could carry more cargo due to the strong current
  • Ships sailing with or across the current could travel faster (correct)
  • Ships could avoid storms caused by the Gulf Stream
  • Ships sailing against the current had a shorter route

    • Which statement best reflects the possible role of the Gulf Stream in the Revolutionary War?

  • The Gulf Stream discouraged naval activities during the Revolutionary War
  • American ships using the Gulf Stream traveled faster than British ships (correct)
  • The Gulf Stream directly caused the start of the Revolutionary War
  • British ships used the Gulf Stream to win battles against American ships

    • What drives the strength and direction of the Gulf Stream according to the text?

    <p>Prevailing winds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the Gulf Stream form according to the text?

    <p>Near the tip of Florida</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main influence of the Gulf Stream on the East Coast of North America and Western Europe?

    <p>Warm air temperatures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do prevailing winds near the equator impact ocean currents?

    <p>They cause currents to flow east to west across the ocean.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the Gulf Stream flow from south to north?

    <p>Due to the redirection caused by prevailing winds near Florida.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Gulf Stream influence trade routes?

    <p>By making trade routes faster due to its strong current.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor plays a significant role in redirecting ocean currents when they hit a continent?

    <p>Location of prevailing winds</p> Signup and view all the answers

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