The Scientist Who Charted the Gulf Stream in 1769 Was

question 26

Multiple Choice

The scientist who charted the Gulf Stream in 1769 was:

• A) Darwin
• B) Forbes
• C) Magellan
• D) Benjamin Franklin.

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