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Benjamin Franklin gathered scientific data to chart the Gulf Stream with his cousin, ship captain, Timothy Folger. Why was this important in the 1700s? (1 point)

Migratory birds could be monitored when using the currents.
Sailing ships could be redesigned to use the currents.
Ships could then take advantage of the currents to speed up travel.
Weather predictions could be made based on current speed and direction.

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The scientific data that Benjamin Franklin gathers on the Gulf stream was important in the 1700's because ships could take advantage of the currents to speed up travel. Up to that time, they were unaware of how a ship traveling in one direction could reach their destination so much faster than a ship traveling in the opposite direction.

Answer:

c

Explanation:

Ships could then take advantage of the currents to speed up travel.

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