Gulf Stream

Ocean Currents play a role in determining climate.

• True

• False

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How does the Gulf Stream affect weather conditions along the eastern coast of the United States?

• The Gulf Stream causes temperatures to decrease.
• The Gulf Stream causes temperatures to increase.
• The Gulf Stream causes more overcast skies.

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Which is most likely an effect of the Gulf Stream?

• heavy rains in California
• severe drought in Australia
• milder winter temperatures in Florida

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What impact does the Gulf Stream have on North Carolina’s coastal climate?

• The cold water from the Gulf Stream current cools the land.
• The warm water from the Gulf Stream current warms the land.
• The cold water from the Gulf Stream current decreases inland wind speeds.
• The warm water from the Gulf Stream current increases inland wind speeds.

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Which best describes the Gulf Stream?

• an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes warm water to travel up the east coast of the United States
• an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes cool water to travel up the east coast of the United States
• an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes warm water to travel down the east coast of Mexico
• an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes cool water to travel down the east coast of Mexico

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How does the Gulf Stream impact hurricane development off the coast of the southeastern United States?

• Colder water from the Gulf Stream increases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.
• Colder water from the Gulf Stream decreases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.
• Warmer water from the Gulf Stream increases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.
• Warmer water from the Gulf Stream decreases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.

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Low pressure systems cause...

• Sunny weather
• Fair weather
• Cloudy conditions
• Conduction

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A warm, swift current in the Atlantic Ocean that influences temperatures on the East Coast of the United States.

• Rip currents
• River
• Gulf Shore
• Gulf Stream

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Which best describes why winds at the beach change direction between day and night?

• Because the temperatures over land and over water change

• Because cool air sinks and stays in place over land

• Because warm air over land sinks and stays in place over land

• Because cool air rises and is replaced by warm air from the ocean

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What will most likely result when the jet stream moves south of North Carolina?

• North Carolina will experience tropical weather conditions.
• North Carolina will experience hot, dry weather.
• North Carolina will experience mild weather.
• North Carolina will experience cold weather.

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