List at least two ways in which the proximity to water has affected Western Europe's climate, settlement patterns, culture, economy, and politics.

1. Summers are wet and cool

2. Winters are wet and mild

Settlement Patterns

1. Fresh water and food will be needed by new settlements so being close to the water provides that.

2. Traveling by a boat is an easy form of transportation so being surrounded by water makes it easy to get around

Culture

1. Most people know how to use a boat since they are around water

2. Lots of seafood because their being surrounded by water

Economy

1. Access to ports helps the economy to grow

2. Being close to the water helps with growing food and catching fish.

Politics

1. Being close to the water means having control of the seas

2. Gives a country more power for their navy

Explanation:

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