GK
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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Based off of the map, which continent’s coastal cities are most warmed by the North Atlantic Current?
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South America
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North America
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Africa
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Europe
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -There is consensus that the climate of northwest Europe is warmer than other areas of similar latitude at least partially because of the strong North Atlantic Current.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: Yes, the currents on the eastern sides of the continents tend to be warmer than the currents on the western sides due to the effect of the prevailing winds on the flow of warm surface water.
Detailed explanation-3: -One of the strongest currents in the world, the Agulhas Current flows along the east coast of South Africa, transporting warm, salty water away from the tropics toward the poles.
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