The winter temperatures of north-western Europe are higher than those of eastern Europe in the same latitudinal zone because ________

A It is on the western side of the continent
B It 'is near the sea
C It receives only light falls of snow
D It lies under westerly winds which blow over the Gulf Stream Drift

Correct Answer: It lies under westerly winds which blow over the Gulf Stream Drift

The winter temperatures of north-western Europe are higher than those of eastern Europe in the same latitudinal zone because The winter temperatures of north-western Europe are higher than those of eastern Europe in the same latitudinal zone because It lies under westerly winds which blow over the Gulf Stream Drift.
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