Question

Temperatures along the coastline of the Sandwich Islands are on the average 10-20 degrees lower than the west coast of Ireland. Which of the following best explains the role that currents play in this variation?

Answer 1

A. cold water currents bring warmer temperatures to Ireland

B. cold water currents bring cooler weather to the Sandwich Islands

C. warm water currents bring warmer water to the Sandwich Islands

D. warm water currents bring cooler weather to Ireland

Answer 2

The Gulf Stream carries warm water up the coast of North America, across the Atlantic, and over to the west coast of Ireland - so it's a warm water current bringing warm weather.

The answer is C.

Answer 3

The answer is B because cold water currents would make the temperatures along the coastline of the Sandwich cooler by bringing cooler water.