Warm ocean currents eg the Gulf stream, transfer warm tropical water into higher latitudes. Winter temperatures are warmer eg in the UK
Cold ocean currents eg the Labrador current brings cold polar water to Eastern Canada and the US. Winter temperatures are colder.
Question: Why are winters warmer on the east coast of Southern Africa compared to the cooler west coast?
Answer: the warm Arabian current affects the east coast but the cold Benguela current affects the west coast.
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