Question

Which is not an accurate statement regarding Europe’s climate?

(1 point)
Responses

Cases of severe weather are more common in Europe compared to the United States.
Cases of severe weather are more common in Europe compared to the United States.

Lots of rain occurs over the northwestern regions of Europe due to the North Atlantic Drift.
Lots of rain occurs over the northwestern regions of Europe due to the North Atlantic Drift.

The westerly winds provide for less severe weather compared to the United States.
The westerly winds provide for less severe weather compared to the United States.

Artic blizzards are not common in the northwestern regions of Europe.
Artic blizzards are not common in the northwestern regions of Europe.

Answer 1

"Cases of severe weather are more common in Europe compared to the United States."

This is incorrect — the United States (especially the central/eastern plains) experiences far more severe convective storms and tornadoes than Europe due to greater continental heating, moisture and instability.