Multiple choice

The interaction that creates the Gulf Stream has what influence on Earth?

  1. warmer temperatures in the northeast United States

  2. cooler temperatures in Iceland & Greenland

  3. warmer temperatures in western Europe

  4. cooler temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Gulf Stream carries warm water from the tropics toward the North Atlantic, which significantly moderates and warms the climate of western Europe.

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