Multiple choice

Which ocean current is popularly known as 'Warm Blanket of Europe'?

  1. East Australian current

  2. Brazil current

  3. Equatorial current

  4. Gulf stream
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Explanation

The Gulf Stream is a warm ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico and flows across the Atlantic Ocean to Europe. It acts as a 'warm blanket' by moderating temperatures, making Western Europe significantly warmer than other regions at similar latitudes.

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