Pg 341 review lesson 8

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1. QUESTION: Hw do Westerlies affect the climate in Western Europe? ANSWER: The Westerlies bring warm, moist air moo ver the Atlantic Ocean, resulting in a mild, rainy climate in much of Eastern Europe.

2. QUESTION: What landmasses make up e British isles, and what countries do they form? ANSWER: The primary landmass are Great Britain and Ireland.

3. QUESTION: Why is the North Sea important to Western Europe? ANSWER: The North Sea is important for its rich fishing grounds, as a major shipping route for trade, and for its significant reserves of oil and natural gas.

4. QUESTION: How does the marine west coast climate in Western Europe differ from marine west coast climates in other parts of the world? ANSWER: The marine west coast climate in Western Europe is significantly milder due to the influence of the warm North Atlantic Drift ice current, which moderates temperatures year round

5. QUESTION: Why has the use of coal idwindled in Western Europe? What discovery in the North Sea helped bring about that change? ANSWER: The use of coal gas dwindled due to environmental concerns no the shift to cleaner ergo sources.

6. QUESTION: Write a paragraph describing how Europe’s river contribute to the region’s industry. ANSWER: Europe’s ricversm such as the Rhine, Danube, and Thames, have historically been vital for industry y serving as efficient and inexpensive transportation routes for raw materials and finished goods.