Which type of climate does Belgium have?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. A temperate maritime climate, with mild winters and cool summers
- Step 1: The climate is maritime temperate with significant precipitation in all seasons (Köppen climate classification: Cfb), like most of northwest Europe. Answer: A temperate maritime climate, with mild winters and cool summers. Why not the others: None of these fit: A continental climate, with very hot summers and very cold winters; A polar climate, with very cold winters and no real summer; A Mediterranean climate, with hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
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