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Currents and Climate

Question 6 • FHS 2016 TX-Earth and Space Science

How would California be different if there were no California Current?

Answer
A
Its climate would be cooler.
B
There would be less wind and fog.
C
Its climate would be drier.
D
Its climate would be warmer.

Explanation

The California Current is a cold ocean current that flows south along the coast. It cools the air and helps create California’s cool coastal conditions and fog. Without this current, the coastal climate would generally be warmer, so the correct choice is “Its climate would be warmer.”

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