A Modern, Thriving Society
What type of climate does the UK generally have?
ATemperate (mild with rainfall throughout the year) ✓
BContinental (very hot summers, very cold winters)
CMediterranean (hot dry summers, mild wet winters)
DArctic (very cold, with snow most of the year)
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is Temperate (mild with rainfall throughout the year).
The UK has a temperate climate with rainfall throughout the year and mild temperatures. It rarely gets very hot in summer or very cold in winter, though weather can be unpredictable.
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