Question

question 4 (1 point)
why is florida in a tropical climate while baja california, at the same latitude, is temperate?
florida is sunnier and therefore warmer.
warm winds blow from the south to florida, but cold winds blow from the north to baja.
hurricanes bring hot, moist weather to florida but not to baja.
ocean currents bring warm water up from the tropics to florida but cool water down from northern latitudes to baja.
florida is under the influence of tropical trade winds, but baja is not.

Explanation:

Ocean currents play a significant role in climate. The Gulf Stream (a warm ocean current) affects Florida, bringing warm water from the tropics. In contrast, the California Current (a cold ocean current) affects Baja California, bringing cool water from northern latitudes. This difference in ocean - current influence leads to Florida having a tropical climate and Baja California having a temperate climate despite similar latitudes.

Answer:

Ocean currents bring warm water up from the tropics to Florida but cool water down from northern latitudes to Baja.