Question

The scandinavian countries are located in high latitudes. Parts of countries located in the same latitudes freeze during winter, but the ports located on the Norwegian coast do not freeze.
This is the mainly due to the fact that __________________.

• A. Many small rivers drain to the sea
• B. There is a chain of volcanoes
• C. The North Atlantic Drift flows past the coast
• D. The Westerlies blow from the South West

Answer 1

The correct option is C The North Atlantic Drift flows past the coast

The scandinavian countries are located in high latitudes. Parts of countries located in the same latitudes freeze during winter, but the ports located on the Norwegian coast do not freeze.

This is the mainly due to the fact that the North Atlantic Drift flows past the coast.

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. Water in the north Atlantic sinks because it is dense.