What is one effect of the opening up of the Drake Passage?

Drifting of continents

Formation of mountains

Creation of warm currents

Maintaining Antarctic temperatures

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D. Maintaining Antarctic temperatures

The opening of the Drake Passage creates cold circumpolar currents that help keep Antarctica frigid, defining its climate.

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