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Ocean currents affect climate because they are able to change the temperature of the shores where the currents move to. Warm currents are able to prevent ice formation on some shores and beach lines. This gives the area relatively warmer temperatures throughout the year.
The Gulf Stream (a warm current from Mexico to Europe) keeps Western Europe much warmer than the corresponding latitudes in North America.
Ocean currents can have a great affect on the neighboring regions. These currents bring temperature and weather changes to these areas.
Deep ocean currents changes the temperature and salinity. With the temperature changing, it affects climate.
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∙ 10y agoOcean currents carry a large amount of heat around the world. For example, the Gulf Stream carries warm water from the tropics to northern Europe, thereby causing their mild winters. Conversely, the Labrador Current carries cold water from the Arctic Ocean and causes the Canadian Maritimes and American New England to have colder winters than they would otherwise.
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What is one cool ocean currents that affects the climate of iceland?
North Atlantic Ocean Southern Ocean
Ocean currents and global wind patterns strongly affects a regions what?
Climate(:
How does elevation affects climate of a region?
ocean currents, mountains, elevation, and latitude
What are the six major influences on climate?
latitude,elevation,ocean currents,wind currents,mountain barriers, and tilt of the earth
How does ocean currents affect weather and climate in South Africa?
they distribute solar energy
What impact do ocean currents have on the transfer of energy and climate?
ocean currents transfer energy and climate through the sun and the ocean tide. they also transfer heat and oxygen through water currents.
How does altitude distance from the ocean amount of sunlight distance from the equator and ocean currents affect this climate?
What climate? -_-
What are the factor that affect the climate of a place?
ocean currents
How do ocean currents affect coastal climate temperature?
no
What are the factors that affect the climate of a place?
ocean currents
Explain how heat energy carried by ocean currents influences climate?
The ocean currents carry it ................................................if i knew I wouldn't tell you suckers ;)
Is it true that only warm ocean currents influence climates?
yes it is true that only warm ocean currents that influence climate
How does the kuroshio current affect japans climate?
Ocean currents greatly affect the climate of Japan. Summer months are hot and wet due to currents that blow from the Pacific Ocean. These currents are also responsible for frequent typhoons.
What is one cool ocean currents that affects the climate of iceland?
North Atlantic Ocean Southern Ocean
How does ocean currents affect Italy?
Ocean currents from the South are warm. This makes the cities in the South of Italy have a warm climate. There are hardly any ocean currents affecting the North of Italy because there is no sea.
Why might scientists want to learn about ocean currents?
Scientists want to learn about ocean currents because the currents affect Earth's climate and atmosphere and act as conveyor belts.
How water currents affect climate?
The warm water currents in the ocean make the atmosphere warmer hence the climate of those regions become warmer.
