Question

Which of these BEST explains the difference between the Central European and Continental climates? A) Both have hot dry summers, but countries with Central European climates experience more precipitation. B) Countries in both climates experience cold winters, but those with continental climates have much longer winters. C) Countries with continental climates have mild summers, while those with Central European climates experiences cold, wet summers. D) The Central European climate is strongly influenced by cold air from the Atlantic Ocean, while the contine beainluntal climate is subtropical.

Answer 1

Some countries that experience Central European climates are Germany, Poland, Austria, and Hungary. These countries will encounter cold winters and warmer summers. They would also experience some heavy rainfall.  

In contrast, Continental climates are more extreme compared to Central European climates: with very cold winters and very hot summers. Some countries that would experience these kinds of weather include northeastern Canada and northern China.  

Thus, the best answer for the given question is (B) countries in both climates experience cold winters, but those with continental climates have much longer winters.