SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -The westerlies have a greater climatic influence in western Europe because the west coast is constantly exposed to predominant westerly winds. In winter westerlies bring in warm tropical air from the southwest warming up the weather conditions.

Detailed explanation-2: -The westerlies–or westerly winds–play an important role in weather and climate locally and on a global scale by influencing precipitation patterns, impacting ocean circulation and steering tropical cyclones. Finding a way to assess how they will change as the climate warms is crucial.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is widely believed by scientists and lay people alike that the transport of warm water north in the Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Drift, and its release to the atmos-phere, is a major reason why western Europe’s winters are so much milder (as much as 15–20 degC) than those of eastern North America (Fig. 1).

Detailed explanation-4: -The main factors affecting the climate are latitudes, relief, winds and position. The Gulf Stream, a warm ocean current plays an important role in the climate of Europe as do the strong Westerlies. The winds that blow across the continent from the Atlantic Ocean have a big impact on the climate.