The continent of Europe is much warmer on average than similar latitudes in North America.This warmth is primarily a result of
A) a gyre in the North Pacific Ocean.
B) the shape of the European continent.
C) warm tropical water carried by the Gulf Stream.
D) deflection of the prevailing westerlies by the Coriolis effect.
E) warm tropical winds directed toward the Eastern Hemisphere.

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The warmth in Europe is primarily due to the warm tropical water carried by the Gulf Stream, a strong ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico and flows northeast along the eastern coast of North America before crossing the Atlantic Ocean towards Europe. This warm water helps moderate the temperatures in Europe, particularly in winter when the polar air masses would otherwise cause much colder temperatures.

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