SCIENCE
ECOLOGY
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the warm, moist Gulf Stream.
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the vast forests that shelter the islands from winds.
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industry causing a localized greenhouse effect.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Gulf Stream affects the climate in Britain by bringing warm water from the Caribbean to North West Europe. This keeps the climate in Britain warmer than other places at a similar latitude.
Detailed explanation-2: -The British Isles has a maritime climate, characterized by mild winters and relatively cool summers, which is a consequence of its proximity to the sea. This is because water has a much larger heat capacity than materials making up the land.
Detailed explanation-3: -Since the Gulf Stream also extends toward Europe, it warms western European countries as well. In fact, England is about the same distance from the equator as cold regions of Canada, yet England enjoys a much warmer climate. If it weren’t for the warm water of the Gulf Stream, England would have a much colder climate.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Gulf Stream doesn’t ever reach the UK as when it beings its journey to the east it becomes the North Atlantic Current. This current then splits in two, with the northern branch passing to the northwest of Ireland and Scotland.
Detailed explanation-5: -The UK has a temperate climate. In general, this means that Britain gets cool, wet winters and warm, wet summers. It rarely features the extremes of heat or cold, drought or wind that are common in other climates. The weather conditions are also very changeable.