How does the Gulf Stream affect the British climate?
Wikipedia / Dr. Michael Pidwirny
This map shows the main ocean currents. The Gulf Stream affects the climate in Britain by bringing warm water from the Caribbean to North West Europe. This keeps the climate in Britain warmer than other places at a similar latitude.
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