Ocean Currents: Water Currents

Question 1

Where do warm currents come from?

Answer 1

The equator

Question 2

Where is the Gulf stream’s path?

Answer 2

It originates in the Gulf of Mexico and turns north-eastwards into the Atlantic Ocean, where it splits to form the warm North Atlantic Drift (NAD) and the cold Canary Current.

Question 3

What does the NAD help to do?

Answer 3

It flows past the west coast of Ireland where it helps to keep ports ice-free.