14. Figure 10A-7 is a color-coded version of Figure 10A-6 and shows the Gulf Stream as a relatively narrow band of warm water flowing roughly in alignment with the U.S. coast to near Cape Hatteras, NC where it flows out to sea. Where is the Gulf Stream Current closest to land? a. Off the coastline of Massachusetts b. Off the coast of North Carolina c. Off the southern tip of Florida

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14. Figure 10A-7 is a color-coded version of Figure 10A-6 and shows the Gulf Stream as a relatively narrow band of warm water flowing roughly in alignment with the U.S. coast to near Cape Hatteras, NC where it flows out to sea.
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c. Off the southern tip of Florida
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