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

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

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

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

Answer 1

The best response to show how the Gulf Stream influenced the major routes of the Spanish explorers during the Age of Exploration is:

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

This option highlights the beneficial effect of the Gulf Stream on navigation and travel speeds, which was significant for explorers returning to Spain from their journeys in the Americas.