Question

North Atlantic Drift raises the winter temperature of _____________.
A) Northwest Europe
B) Northeast Europe
C) Both A and B
D) None of these

Answer 1

Hint: The North Atlantic Current (NAC) is a significant warm western boundary current in the Atlantic Ocean that extends the Gulf Stream northeastward. It is also known as North Atlantic Drift and North Atlantic Sea Movement. The NAC is named for the point in Southeast Newfoundland where the Gulf Stream turns north.

Complete answer:
If the North Atlantic Drift, or NAC, stops, the climate could alter dramatically, especially in several North Atlantic and European countries. The current frequently combines with northern cold polar water, resulting in ideal fishing grounds near islands and along the coasts of northern Europe. The warm stream and the prevailing westerly winds help to keep the temperatures in northwestern Europe moderate.

The North Atlantic Drift's unusually warm waters help to moderate the climate of western Europe, resulting in milder winters than would otherwise be expected at that latitude. The UK and other parts of Europe would be as cold as Canada at the same latitude if the mild North Atlantic Drift did not exist.

The correct answer is option A. That is, North Atlantic Drift raises the winter temperature of northwest Europe.

Note: Unlike the Gulf Stream, which has a concentrated flow of 1 to 6 knots, it is made up of multiple broad currents with velocities of around 0.2 knots. The North Atlantic Current, which is characterised by warm temperatures and high salinity, is occasionally obscured at the surface by shallow and fluctuating wind-drift motions. The current frequently mixes with northern cold polar water, resulting in great fishing conditions.