The map below shows major ocean currents in the North Atlantic and North Pacific Oceans. In general, currents flowing toward the equator bring cooler waters to some regions, while currents flowing away from the equator bring warmer waters to other regions. Based on the map, which of the following regions likely has warmer winters than it would without the effect of a nearby ocean current?

A.

all of these

B.

the central U. S.

C.

the U. S. West Coast

D.

the U. S. East Coast