Question

Which of the following is true of the Gulf Stream?A. It is a warm current in the Atlantic Ocean.B. It is a cold current in the Pacific Ocean.C. It carries warm water from the Americas to Western Europe.D. It moderates the climate of Western Europe.E. It makes Western Europe's climate more harsh.

Answer 1

Answer:

A, C, D

Explanation:

The Gulf Stream is a warm ocean current in the Atlantic that carries warm water from tropical latitudes towards the more northerly latitudes of Western Europe. The effect of this current on the climate of the western part of the European continent es enormous. Many European cities at the same latitudes as Canadian cities with sub-polar climates enjoy temperature cool climates thanks to the moderating effect of the Gulf Stream that reduces the continentality and high latitude effects of the location.