Question

Use the map to complete the table by selecting the boxes that best describe how ocean currents affect the

Answer 1

Western coast is frequented by the cold californian current which reduces the temperature.

Southern Alaskan coast is frequented by Warm Alaskan current which increases the temeprature of the coast.

Eastern coast is frequented by Warm Gulf Stream which increases the temperature of the coast.

Explanation:

Oceanic current (Gulf stream) increases the temperature of the coastal region along the Eastern Coast of the US mainland.  Gulf stream represents the system of warm oceanic current. This current causes excessive hot conditions in the US mainland.

West Coast of the US is frequented by Cold Californian current and warm Alaskan current. Hence, the Californian current decreases the temperature of the western coast of the US and cause atmospheric stability in the region.

Southern Alaska is frequented by the warm Alaskan current which raises the temperature of the southern Alaskan coast.