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How do the prevailing westerlies affect the climate of which part of Europe is most affected?
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∙ 11y agoThe Prevailing Westerlies bring a warming effect in the cool countries and as they blow over North Atlantic Drift, they carry moisture and bring precipitation in all those countries which lie on its way into the continent of Europe.
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∙ 11y agoThe North Atlantic Drift brings warm weather (and water) to Western Europe, creating a mild climate in the area.
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∙ 11y agoIt creates much warmer weather for Europe. Areas of the same latitude of Europe are anywhere from 10-30 degrees F colder.
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How do the prevailing westerlies affect the climate of Europe and which part is most affected?
The prevailing westerlies pick up warmth from the North Atlantic Drift and carry it over Europe. The East is most affected because prevailing westerlies blow from the west to the east. ... Explain which part of Europe is most affected.
How do prevailing westerlies affect the climate of Europe?
ya know boii it just does how it do mang
How do the prevailing westerlies help Europe?
It helps them with trade.:)
How do the westerlies affect the climate of Europe.?
ya know boii it just does how it do mang
Why is there a mild climate in Europe?
The North Atlantic Drift, a current of warm water from the tropics, flows near Europe's west coast. The prevailing westerlies pick up warmth from this current and carry it over Europe. They also carry moisture, giving the region adequate rainfall.
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.
What best describes the European climate?
The climate of Europe is of a temperate, continental nature, with a maritime climate prevailing on the western coasts and a Mediterranean climate in the south. The climate is strongly conditioned by the Gulf Stream, which keeps mild air over the high latitude northwestern region over the winter months, especially in Ireland, the UK and coastal Norway. Whilst Western Europe has an oceanic climate, Eastern Europe has a drier, continental climate. Parts of the Central European plains have a hybrid oceanic/continental climate. Four seasons occur in Eastern Europe, while southern Europe experiences distinct wet season and dry seasons, with prevailing hot and dry conditions during the summer months.
Why does Europe have a mild climate?
The North Atlantic Drift, a current of warm water from the tropics, flows near Europe's west coast. The prevailing westerlies, which blow west to east, pick up warmth from this current and carry it over Europe. They also carry moisture, giving the region adequate rainfall.
What is the climate of northwest Europe?
Europe gets warmer towards the southIt gets drier towards the eastThe prevailing wind blows in from the Atlantic Ocean. (But other winds blow in too-for example from the North Pole and from Africa)The change from hot summer to cold winter is greatest in Eastern Europe.I hope i was helpful xx
What factors affect the climate of the countries of Southern Europe?
Countries in souther europe, including Italy and Greece, are affected by the Medditerranean sea and Mountainous regions.
Which winds would columbus have needed to return to europe?
The westerlies.
What is Europe climate like?
what is Europe's climate like in Europe
