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

A
It receives only light falls of snow
B
It is on the western side of the continent
C
It 'is near the sea
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

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