ESS
Grade-10
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Question

Select the correct statement about Gulf Stream.

  1. Gulf stream is a cold current in the Atlantic Ocean.
  2. Gulf stream is a cold current in the Pacific Ocean.
  3. Gulf stream is a warm current in the Atlantic Ocean.
  4. Gulf stream is a warm current in the Pacific Ocean.

hintHint:

Warm current in Atlantic Ocean

The correct answer is: Gulf stream is a warm current in the Atlantic Ocean.


    • The Gulf Stream is an intense, warm ocean current in the western North Atlantic Ocean.
    • So, the correct option is c.

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