Question

The region of the globe where the Gulf Stream and other warm water currents originate is known as the _________.

Answer 1

The answer to this is Tropics. This is because warm water currents occur there. HOPE THIS HELPS YA FRIEND 

Answer 2

The correct answer is - tropical region.

The tropical region is the region around the Equator. In this region the Sun falls under bigger angle, thus managing to deliver more warmth. This makes the water warmer in this part of the world, and because of that, the warm ocean currents start to form from the warm water, and they move towards the poles where they are bringing warmer water, as well as warmer and wetter air masses.