If the Gulf Stream were to shut down, as some models of global climate change predict, _______ would become _______.
A) California; warmer
B) California; colder
C) London; warmer
D) London; colder
E) Lima, Peru; colder

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If the Gulf Stream were to shut down, the climate in London would become colder. The Gulf Stream is responsible for bringing warm water from the Gulf of Mexico to the North Atlantic, which helps keep temperatures in Western Europe relatively mild. Without this warm water, London and other areas in Western Europe would experience a significant drop in temperature.

If the Gulf Stream Were to Shut Down, as Some