The oceanic current that regulates Europe’s climate might seize up within a century: Study

The video discusses the Gulf Stream's role in moderating northwestern Europe's climate and how global warming could disrupt this current. The North Atlantic current is driven by salinity and temperature differences, and climate change is adding freshwater to the ocean, potentially slowing or halting the current. This could lead to colder conditions in the northern Atlantic. A study predicts a 15% chance of temporary current disruption in the next century.

What is the primary source of the sea water that influences northwestern Europe's climate?

• The Indian Ocean

• The Arctic Ocean

• The Gulf of Mexico

• The Pacific Ocean

What drives the North Atlantic current according to the British Meteorological Office?

• Tidal forces

• Ocean floor topography

• Wind patterns

• Salinity and temperature differences

As the North Atlantic current flows north, what happens to the water?

• It loses salinity and heat

• It gains salinity and heat

• It becomes more acidic

• It evaporates quickly

What is one of the main concerns related to climate change and the North Atlantic current?

• Rising sea levels

• Temporary halt of the current

• Increased ocean acidity

• Decreased fish populations

What is the predicted chance that the North Atlantic current could temporarily stop in the next century?

• 20%

• 15%

• 10%

• 5%