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You are enroute to Jacksonville, FL, from San Juan, P.R. There is a fresh N'ly wind blowing. As you cross the axis of the Gulf Stream you would expect to encounter _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) steeper waves, closer together.
As you cross the axis of the Gulf Stream, you would expect to encounter steeper waves that are closer together. This is because the strong northerly wind is blowing against the powerful current of the Gulf Stream, which creates a choppy, confused sea state with shorter, steeper waves.
The other options are incorrect because:
A) Smoother seas and warmer water would be expected on the warmer side of the Gulf Stream.
B) Long swells are more characteristic of open ocean conditions, not the turbulent conditions near the Gulf Stream axis.
C) Cirrus clouds are high-altitude clouds not directly related to the sea state conditions.
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