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The Gulf Stream flows northward due to the combination of wind patterns and the Earth's rotation, particularly the Coriolis effect. As warm water from the Gulf of Mexico is pushed by prevailing winds, it moves along the eastern coast of the United States and then veers northeastward across the Atlantic Ocean. This northward flow helps to redistribute heat, influencing the climate of regions it passes, particularly in Western Europe. The current's path is also shaped by continental margins and the ocean floor's topography.
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What continent does the gulf stream flow north along the eastern coast?
North America
What continent does the Gulf stream flow along the eastern coast?
North America
What best describes the movement of the Gulf Stream?
what describes the flow of water in the gulf stream
Why doesn't the Gulf Stream current flow down into the southern hemisphere?
Because the cold water at the bottom of the ocean flows south, which pulls the warmer surface layers of the Gulf Stream north.
What does the gulf stream flow into?
The Atlantic ocean
Where does the gulf stream flow into?
The Atlantic Ocean
The florida and Gulf Stream currents along the east coast of north america are both?
Warm currents that flow northeastward
Does the gulf stream always flow in the same direction?
yes
Why does southern Iceland have milder temperatures than Greenland its neighbor?
Because it's located farther away from the north pole and it's closer to the Gulf stream.
Why do you think the gulf stream flow does not flow down to the southern hemisphere?
because it doesn't
Where does gulf stream flow from and to?
The Gulf Stream flows from the Gulf of Mexico northward along the eastern coast of the United States before crossing the Atlantic Ocean towards western Europe. Its warm waters have a significant impact on the climate of both regions.
What is the name for the flow north warming great Britain?
The name of the ocean current responsible for warming Great Britain is the North Atlantic Drift, which is a branch of the Gulf Stream. This warm current brings mild temperatures to the region, moderating the climate compared to other locations at similar latitudes.
