Consider the following statements Despite being in the cool temperate region Western Europe does not...........

Geography and Environment (CSC) World climates

Consider the following statements. Despite being in the cool temperate region, Western Europe does not experience extreme climate because

1. The western margins of Europe are under the influence of easterlies throughout the year.

2. The North Atlantic drift moderates the overall temperature.

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

None of the above

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Explanation:

The climate of Western Europe is a marine climate. Its abundant moisture comes from the Atlantic Ocean. The ocean moderates the temperature during the seasons, making the winter moist and mild, and the summer moist and cool. This climate primarily stays to the north of the Alps, thus considering the Alps a climatic divide.
Statement 1: It is under the influence of westerlies throughout the year.
Statement 2: The relatively warm waters of the North Atlantic Drift are responsible for moderating the climate of Western Europe, so that winters are less cold than would otherwise be expected at its latitude