What is another word for gulf stream?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈʌlf stɹˈiːm] (IPA) 
The Gulf Stream is a warm and powerful ocean current that flows from the Gulf of Mexico, up along the Eastern coast of the United States, before crossing to Europe, where it warms the climate of Northern Europe. It is also known as the North Atlantic Drift, the Florida Current, or the North Equatorial Current. The Gulf Stream is essential for maintaining the moderate climate of Europe. Other synonyms for the Gulf Stream include the Atlantic Conveyor Belt, the Azores current, and the Labrador Current. These different names are used to describe the various regions of the current and its importance in oceanographic and climatological studies.
