The sun!
The independent clause in the sentence "When rain warms the ocean" is "rain warms the ocean." This clause can stand alone as a complete sentence because it contains a subject (rain) and a verb (warms).
The type of surface that warms up the slowest is the "ocean" surface.
The North Atlantic Drift is an ocean current that warms France, Ireland and the UK.
Gulf stream
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The gulf stream
The British Isles have a milder climate than other places at similar latitudes due to the warming effect of the North Atlantic Drift (part of the Gulf Stream). This ocean current brings warm waters from the Gulf of Mexico, moderating temperatures and creating more temperate conditions. Additionally, the presence of the Gulf Stream can lead to more moisture in the air, resulting in higher precipitation levels.
Sunlight warms the waters on the ocean surface. Some heat energy is transferred to cooler waters through convection.
Yes, solar radiation warms the surface of the ocean. Warmth rises from the ocean in the form of infrared radiation.
The Gulf Stream.