Multiple choice

Even though western Europe is so far north of the Equator, it still has a mild, temperate climate. Why is this?

  1. The Saharan trade winds bring warm air to NW Europe from Africa's desert

  2. It hardly ever rains in western Europe, so the climate is relatively warm.

  3. The thinning of the Ozone layer has brought cooler air to western Europe

  4. The Gulf Stream brings warm water to northwestern Europe, which warms the

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Explanation

The North Atlantic Drift, an extension of the Gulf Stream, carries warm water from the tropics to the coast of Western Europe, significantly moderating its climate.

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