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Why is it cold in Greenland and warm in the Caribbean island?
Greenland is close to the arctic circle. The Caribbean is close to the Equator.
Why is the temperature in the Caribbean islands so pleasant?
Most tourists come from climates that are cold. Warm tropical islands are very welcome.
Why does islands in the Caribbean experience hurricanes?
Hurricanes are can only be created over tropical waters. The Caribbean islands are in the Caribbean sea, south of the gulf of Mexico which have the perfect warm waters for forming and intensifying hurricanes.
Is it warm or cold IN MEXICO?
It depends on your opinion of 'warm' or what you think of 'cold'. Some one who lives in Greenland might think 5 degrees Celsius is warm but someone in Mexico might think that us cold!
Are the Falkland Islands warm?
No, they're quite cold.
Is Iceland really a land of Ice?
It is actually pretty warm. Greenland is the cold one.
Why is most of Greenland covered with snow throughout the year?
Greenland is not near the Equator. The warmest countries are on or near the Equator. Because of the location, Greenland is very cold up far in the North. Everything far South or North of the Equator is usually cold. Ex. Antartica. In my opinion, Greenland should be called Iceland and Iceland should be Greenland considering Iceland is warm and Greenland is cold:)
Why do you think the temperatures at the same latitude in Greenland and Norway are so different?
Warm water from the Gulf Stream and North Atlantic current warm Norway while cold currents from the Arctic cool Greenland.
Why does Caribbean countries develop their physical resources?
The Caribbean islands have used their warm climate and beautiful beaches to build a strong tourist industry.
What does current affects?
Climate 2nd Answer: Climate and weather, depending on the type of current. For instance, the climate around Greenland in the Arctic is warm right now because the ocean current called the North Atlantic Oscillation. That means it changes from warm to cold to warm to cold to warm . . . every so many decades. In another 15 years, Greenland is likely to be really, really cold when the North Atlantic Oscillation starts going back to its cold state.
Do Samoyeds live in Greenland?
The Samoyed did not originate from Greenland (it is a Russian breed). However, it can certainly adapt to Greenland's cold, harsh climate easily as this breed has a dense undercoat to keep warm and a topcoat that is weather-resistant.
What does ocean currents affect?
Climate 2nd Answer: Climate and weather, depending on the type of current. For instance, the climate around Greenland in the Arctic is warm right now because the ocean current called the North Atlantic Oscillation. That means it changes from warm to cold to warm to cold to warm . . . every so many decades. In another 15 years, Greenland is likely to be really, really cold when the North Atlantic Oscillation starts going back to its cold state.
