Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D. The Atlantic Ocean, which brings mild, wet weather to the island

  1. Step 1: Ireland is on the western edge of Europe. Step 2. The Atlantic lies to the west and shapes the climate. Answer: the Atlantic Ocean. Why not the others: the other oceans are far from Ireland.

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