Which warm ocean current helps give western Europe a mild climate?
Correct answer: C. The North Atlantic Drift (Gulf Stream)
- A. The Labrador Current
- B. The Benguela Current
- C. The North Atlantic Drift (Gulf Stream)
- D. The Canary Current
Explanation
The North Atlantic Drift, the extension of the Gulf Stream, warms western Europe well beyond its latitude.
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