Question

2. Look at Fig 8.9 on page 236 in your text, and the ocean current maps on the Chapter 8 power point. Why do you think the general winter climate of western Europe is warmer than the general winter climate of Eastern Canada, when they are within the same range of latitudes? Be specific with the name of the ocean currents and their overall temperature (warm or cold).

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Answer 1

The gulf stream takes up warm water currents from the western coast of North America and this warmer water makes the climate of the European countries at the same latitude warmer than that of the Canadian region at the same latitudes.