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The warm Gulf Stream ocean current moves warm surface water from the tropical Atlantic north toward Western Europe. As a result, the United Kingdom experiences mild winters, whereas coastal locations in eastern Canada at the exact same latitude experience severe, frozen winters. Which sphere interaction explains this regional climate contrast?

Thermal energy stored in ocean water (Hydrosphere) is transferred to air masses (Atmosphere), moderating coastal land climates (Geosphere/Biosphere). Canada has no atmosphere to hold heat. The United Kingdom is located much closer to the Sun in winter than Canada. Ocean currents prevent water from evaporating.

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Thermal energy stored in ocean water (Hydrosphere) is transferred to air masses (Atmosphere), moderating coastal land climates (Geosphere/Biosphere).

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