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Question
The ________________ flows along the East Coast of North America till it is bounced to the right by westerly winds.
- North Atlantic drift
- Gulf stream
- Subtropical drift
- North equatorial current
Hint:
Gulf stream
The correct answer is: Gulf stream
- The current that flows along the East Coast of North America until it is deflected to the right by westerly winds is called the Gulf Stream.
- So, the correct option is b.
- The Gulf Stream is a strong ocean current that brings warm water from the Gulf of Mexico into the Atlantic Ocean.
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