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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

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
B

The North Atlantic Drift (an extension of the Gulf Stream) brings warm oceanic air to Western Europe, moderating temperatures and producing a milder, more temperate climate than in Eastern Europe.