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Why is the climate of the British isles more moderate than the climate of the other places at the same latitude?
because its between 50-60N of the equator
Does a fast-moving stream reproduce?
A stream can't reproduce, but it does replenish; since it flows from someplace and to another, it is constantly being renewed.
How does the ocean conveyor belt help keep western Europe's climate warmer than it would be without the current?
The gulf stream - it carries warmth towards northern Europe.
A meander generally characterizes which type of stream steep stream a young stream a narrow stream or a mature stream?
A mature stream.
What circulation of ocean water occurs because?
The Gulf Stream circulates around the world, warming up different parts of the planet for different reasons. It's really important to our climate and without out we'd be uh..stuffed. :)
What is the name of the fast moving current between north America and Europe?
Gulf Stream
How are the jet stream and the gulf stream different?
A gulf stream is water ,and a jet stream is air.
What are Gulf Stream rings are caused by?
The Gulf Stream ring is formed when Gulf Stream meanders break off the Stream to create independent circulatory systems. Because of the formation of this ring, the warm tropical water from south of the Gulf Stream can be moved to north of the Gulf Stream.
Where does the Gulf Stream get its warmth?
the gulf stream gets its warmth from the tropics
How does the Gulf Stream keep these regions warm?
Without the Gulf Stream, these regions would be colder than they are. How does tWithout the Gulf Stream, these regions would be colder than they are. How does the Gulf Stream keep these regions warm?he Gulf Stream keep these regions warm?
Is the gulf stream cold or hot?
The Gulf stream is typically warm.
What gulf brings warm waters to western Europe?
The Gulf Stream.It's called the North Atlantic current (continuation of the Gulf Stream)gulf stream also known as the north atlantic current
What happened when Hurricane Hugo hit the Gulf Stream?
It died down before it was around the gulf stream, but it restrengthened when it hit the Gulf Stream.
When was Gulf Stream Magazine created?
Gulf Stream Magazine was created in 1989.
When was The Gulf Stream - painting - created?
The Gulf Stream - painting - was created in 1899.
Is the gulf stream in the northern or southern hemisphere?
the gulf stream is in the nothern hemisphere
Where does gulf stream flow from and to?
the gulf stream flow into the Atlantic ocean and comes from the gulf of Mexico. the gulf stream is a warm ocean current by the way. p.s. I'm in 5th grade!:):)
