4) Polaris
Stars emit light with energy generated by nuclear fusion, think of the Sun as an example. Polaris is a star, it's the brightest star in the little bear constellation, and therefore the correct answer.
The correct answer C. Pectinoid is the most occurring fossil that is a bivalve. They are a superfamily of marine bivalve mollusks which includes scallops and oysters. Members of this family have a triangular resilium.
Temperate means mild, moderate. If you're a temperate person, you are calm, reasonable. If you live in a temperate climate, it's warm and sunny, but not too hot.
Two ways in which the proximity to water has affected Western Europe's economy:
1) Proximity of water can lead to lack of food, which affects economy of the country in various ways.
2) It has wet cool summers and wet, mild winters, so for shelters and cloths, it affects economy by transportation, extra manufacture etc.
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