Which ocean currents are responsible for the increase in the temperature of Western Europe?
a) Labrador Currents
b) Gulf Stream
c) Canari Currents
d) North Equatorial Currents
Answer. b) Gulf Stream
The Gulf Stream ( or North Atlantic Drift) is a hot ocean current that is responsible for the increase in the temperature of Western Europe.
Oceanic Currents of the Atlantic Ocean:
Gulf Stream (Hot)
Labrador Currents ( Cold)
East Greenland Currents ( Cold)
Norwegian Currents ( Hot)
North Atlantic Drift (Hot)
Canary Currents ( Cold)
Benguela Currents ( Cold)
Falkland Currents ( Cold)
Brazilian Currents ( Cold)
Major Currents of the Indian Ocean:
Agulhas Currents ( Hot)
Mozambique Currents ( Hot)
West Australian Currents ( Cold)
Major Currents of the Pacific Ocean:
California Currents ( Cold)
Alaska Currents ( Hot)
Humboldt or Peru Currents ( Cold)
Kuroshio Currents ( Hot)
Oyashio Currents ( Cold)
Other Key Facts:
Ocean currents are the surface movement of water in the ocean. Motion, direction, and speed of ocean currents are affected by prevailing winds, salinity, and configuration of the ocean.
Ocean currents help in maintaining the earth's heat balance.
Meeting points of Hot and cold ocean currents make the region ideal for fishing. It also makes foggy weather which makes navigation difficult.
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