If the Gulf Stream shifted away from Iceland and England, winter temperatures in these locations would
A) become cooler, thereby decreasing the average winter temperature.
B) become warmer, thereby increasing the average winter temperature.
C) remain the same.
D) It is impossible to say what would happen to the winter temperatures.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Gulf Stream brings warm water and air to Iceland and England, which helps to moderate their winter temperatures. If it were to shift away, these locations would lose this moderating effect and experience cooler winter temperatures.

If the Gulf Stream Shifted Away from Iceland and England