Question
Compared with Eastern Europe, Western Europe has a temperate climate. This difference can be explained by __________.
A.
the existence of fjords in Eastern Europe
B.
the North Atlantic Drift
C.
the large number of lakes in Western Europe
D.
the sirocco winds
Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
A
B
C
D
A.
the existence of fjords in Eastern Europe
B.
the North Atlantic Drift
C.
the large number of lakes in Western Europe
D.
the sirocco winds
Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
A
B
C
D
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best answer is **B. the North Atlantic Drift**.
The North Atlantic Drift is a powerful warm ocean current that influences the climate of Western Europe, contributing to its temperate climate, while Eastern Europe experiences a more continental climate with greater seasonal temperature extremes.
The North Atlantic Drift is a powerful warm ocean current that influences the climate of Western Europe, contributing to its temperate climate, while Eastern Europe experiences a more continental climate with greater seasonal temperature extremes.