The Gulf Stream starts at the gulf of ________ and extends till the islands of Newfoundland.

Kutch

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Alaska

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Mexico

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Aden

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Solution

The correct option is C Mexico
The north equatorial current of the Atlantic Ocean gets blown towards the west by the trade winds. This current then moves towards the Gulf of Mexico which then gets deflected northwards along the eastern coast of North America. This current is called the Gulf Stream. It extends till the islands of Newfoundland.

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