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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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