Water currents affect the Earth's climate by driving warm water from the Equator and cold water from the Poles around the Earth. The warm Gulf Stream brings winter to Bergen, Norway. It helps maintain the temperature of Norway at an incredible 24°C (43°F) in winter.

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Water currents affect the Earth's climate by driving warm water from the Equator and cold water from the Poles around the Earth. The warm Gulf Stream brings winter to Bergen, Norway. It helps maintain the temperature of Norway at an incredible 24°C (43°F) in winter.

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