Why is the climate of Iceland milder than its latitude suggests?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. A branch of the Gulf Stream, the North Atlantic Current, brings warm water to the south and west coasts
- Step 1: Iceland lies just south of the Arctic Circle. Step 2. Warm ocean currents raise coastal temperatures. Answer: A branch of the Gulf Stream, the North Atlantic Current, brings warm water to the south and west coasts. Why not the others: The other explanations are not the main cause.
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