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How do the westerlies affect the climate in Western Europe?
The Gulf Stream, with its northern extension of the North Atlantic Drift, brings warm weather to Western Europe. Because of this, Western Europe can be up to some 15˚F warmer than areas of the same latitude.
how does proximity to water affect culture in western europe?
Western Europe's proximity to water has affected its climate since large bodies of water helps in the moderation of air temperature of the surrounding areas. ... This allows easy access to trade for Europe. Culture is also affected by the proximity of water through the pattern of their day-to-day living
How can water in the atmosphere affect temperature?
The mere presence of water, e.g. a river running through it, does not. But oceanic currents do affect the climate - therefore called the "oceanic climate" - of mostly western coastal areas on the middle latitudes of the globe and the cities located there. The Gulf Stream for instance gives the cities in western Europe a temperate climate. Similar currents make for instance the west Canadian coastal city of Vancouver the warmest of Canada.
Why is Eastern Europe colder than Western Europe?
Water is a better conductor of heat than land. Since Western Europe has more surface area in contact to water in summer it gets less hotter and in winter it has more moderate climate than Eastern Europe because the sea helps in radiating the heat and cold. The Sea in the West is more moderate in temprature so it helps the western Europe
What naturally occurring event contributes to the marine west coast climate that exists in western Europe?
Water
What is the water used for in western Europe?
in western Europe water is used for
Why does Western Europe experience less extreme climate variation than other parts of the world at similar northern latitudes?
A warm current, the Gulf Stream, flows from the Gulf of Mexico to Western Europe keeping the climate mild.
What effect do major bodies of water have on the climate of western Europe?
Large bodies of water act as heat reservoirs. They store heat during warm periods and release it during cold periods. The causes more consistent temperatures throughout the year.
How did panama land bridge affect sea creatures?
The bridge affected ocean currents and made The gulf stream the gulf stream moves warm water across the Atlantic ocean thuis gives western Europe a mild climate
Why does Sweden have a warmer climate than you might expect?
Because the Gulf Stream and the North Atlantic Drift, two warm water currents, bring warm water to Western Europe.
Why does the water cycle affect weather patterns and climate?
Yes water cycle affect weather pattern and climate. They are changed after precipitation.
How does the circulation of warm water affect climate of some coastal lands?
A warm ocean current (like the Gulf Stream warming Western Europe) can make the climate much milder than it would be without the warm current. Canada, at the same latitude as Britain, is very much colder because it has no Gulf Stream!
