Question

Why does Britain have a less extreme winter than Canada even though they both lie on almost the same latitude?

• A. The greenhouse effect over Britain keeps the winters warm.
• B. Britain receives more insolation than Canada.
• C. The Kuroshio current is present near Britain.
• D. A warm current called the North Atlantic Drift flows near Britain, making it warmer.

Answer 1

The correct option is D A warm current called the North Atlantic Drift flows near Britain, making it warmer.

As Britain and Canada lie almost on the same latitude, they experience almost the same amount of sunlight throughout the year. However the presence of the North Atlantic Drift, a warm current along the coast of the Britain, warms up the land during the winters.