Which of the following best shows how the Gulf Stream influenced the major

Question

Which of the following best shows how the Gulf Stream influenced the major

routes of the Spanish explorers during the Age of Exploration? (1 point)

Explorers used the Gulf Stream to circumvent the southern cape of Africa.

The Gulf Stream helped transport enslaved people from Africa to plantations in
the Americas.

They used the Gulf Stream to speed up the journey between Mexico and
Spain.

The Gulf Stream caused ships to slow down in a zone of calm winds.

Answer 1

None of the options listed accurately show how the Gulf Stream influenced the major routes of the Spanish explorers during the Age of Exploration. The Gulf Stream is a powerful warm ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico and flows up the East Coast of North America before crossing the Atlantic Ocean towards Europe. It did not play a significant role in the circumvention of the southern cape of Africa or in transporting enslaved people. However, it did have an impact on the speed and efficiency of voyages across the Atlantic, as the strong current could be used to hasten journeys between the Americas and Europe. None of the given options reflect this accurately.