Question 828Navigation General

The correct answer is A) The Gulf Stream. The Gulf Stream, a powerful ocean current flowing along the east coast of Florida, is responsible for the relatively even climate found on the Florida peninsula throughout the year. The warm waters of the Gulf Stream help moderate the temperatures in Florida, preventing extreme seasonal variations. This is in contrast to the other answer choices, which do not have the same direct and consistent impact on Florida's climate. The cool waters of the Sargasso Sea (option C) are located further north and do not significantly influence Florida's climate. Strong masses of continental air (option D) can affect temperature in Florida, but the Gulf Stream's influence is the primary driver of the state's mild, stable climate. The Bermuda high (option B) is a semi-permanent high-pressure system that contributes to Florida's weather patterns, but it is the Gulf Stream that is the primary natural feature responsible for the peninsula's temperate climate.