Question

ocean yet boston can get significantly colder than lisbon. which of the following explains why? areas to the west of the ocean are always colder than areas to the east. the ocean currents that affect boston are cold and the currents that affect lisbon are warm. the ocean currents that affect boston are moving south and the currents that affect lisbon are moving north. ocean currents cause cold air to rise higher in the atmosphere and affect places like boston more than lisbon.

Explanation:

Ocean currents play a major role in regional climate. Cold - water ocean currents near Boston cool the area, while warm - water ocean currents near Lisbon warm the region.

Answer:

The ocean currents that affect Boston are cold and the currents that affect Lisbon are warm.