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What did Benjamin Franklin and his cousin map before the Revolutionary War?
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?
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?
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?
What drives the strength and direction of the Gulf Stream according to the text?
Where does the Gulf Stream form according to the text?
Where does the Gulf Stream form according to the text?
What is the main influence of the Gulf Stream on the East Coast of North America and Western Europe?
What is the main influence of the Gulf Stream on the East Coast of North America and Western Europe?
How do prevailing winds near the equator impact ocean currents?
How do prevailing winds near the equator impact ocean currents?
Why does the Gulf Stream flow from south to north?
Why does the Gulf Stream flow from south to north?
How does the Gulf Stream influence trade routes?
How does the Gulf Stream influence trade routes?
Which factor plays a significant role in redirecting ocean currents when they hit a continent?
Which factor plays a significant role in redirecting ocean currents when they hit a continent?
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