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Question
Select the correct statement about Gulf Stream.
- Gulf stream is a cold current in the Atlantic Ocean.
- Gulf stream is a cold current in the Pacific Ocean.
- Gulf stream is a warm current in the Atlantic Ocean.
- Gulf stream is a warm current in the Pacific Ocean.
Hint:
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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