Question from a science unit on water. Please help!
2007-12-10 16:10:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Thermohaline circulation.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermohaline_circulation
2007-12-10 16:27:50 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The effect of the Atlantic Conveyor is to keep Europe unusually warm for a place so far North. It's vital in making their agriculture productive.
Google it for more info.
2007-12-11 01:15:47 · answer #2 · answered by Bob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without it, global cooling could ensue, as this current is responsible for circulation of ocean water in the North Atlantic. shut it down and you get cooling.
2007-12-12 11:34:36 · answer #3 · answered by C A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's purpose is to remove CO2 from the atmosphere
2007-12-11 03:49:42 · answer #4 · answered by jewnebpet 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋