Some Models of Climate Change Suggest That the Gulf Stream

question 40

Multiple Choice

Some models of climate change suggest that the Gulf Stream may become weaker as global temperature increases. Such a weakening in the Gulf Stream would most likely result in

• A) warming in Seattle.
• B) warming in London.
• C) cooling in Seattle.
• D) cooling in London.

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