The gulf stream along the east coast of the united states is an example of a(n)
a.
highland region
b.
el niño climate
c.
ocean current
d.
wind current

The Gulf Stream along the East Coast of the United States is an example of  an ocean current

Option C

Explanation:

The Gulf stream along the east coast is an ocean current. The gulf stream is a warm and swift Atlantic ocean current. It originates in the Gulf of mexico and stretches to the tip of Florida.

It influences the climate of the east coast of the United States from Florida to Newfoundland and the west coast of Europe. The Gulf stream is 100 kilometers wide and 800 meters deep with the current velocity fastest near the surface.