Question 1911Navigation General

The correct answer is A) steeper waves, closer together. When crossing the axis of the Gulf Stream, you would expect to encounter steeper, closer together waves. This is due to the interaction between the strong northerly wind and the swift, warm current of the Gulf Stream. The temperature difference between the wind and the warmer Gulf Stream waters can create a significant sea state, with steeper and more closely spaced waves. The other answer choices are incorrect. B) cirrus clouds are not directly related to crossing the Gulf Stream. C) long swells are more characteristic of open ocean conditions, not the interaction with the Gulf Stream. D) smoother seas and warmer water would be expected on the other side of the Gulf Stream, not while crossing its axis.