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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?

Prevailing winds Signup and view all the answers

Where does the Gulf Stream form according to the text?

Near the tip of Florida 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?

Warm air temperatures Signup and view all the answers

How do prevailing winds near the equator impact ocean currents?

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

Why does the Gulf Stream flow from south to north?

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

How does the Gulf Stream influence trade routes?

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

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

Location of prevailing winds Signup and view all the answers