Question

The Gulf Stream Current is deflected towards the east as a result of the earth's rotation and the westerlies to become the ______.

Options

• Labrador Current

• North Atlantic Drift

• Sargasso Sea

• Arctic Current

Answer 1

The Gulf Stream Current is deflected towards the east as a result of the earth's rotation and the westerlies to become the North Atlantic Drift.

Explanation:

The Gulf Stream is a warm ocean current that flows from the Gulf of Mexico along the eastern coast of North America. As it reaches the North Atlantic, it is deflected eastward due to the Earth’s rotation (Coriolis effect) and the action of westerly winds. This deflected extension is known as the North Atlantic Drift, which continues toward Western Europe, warming its coastal regions.