Multiple choice

The scandinavian countries are located in high latitudes. Parts of countries located in the same latitudes freeze during winter, but the ports located on the Norwegian coast do not freeze. This is the mainly due to the fact that

  1. many small rivers drain to the sea

  2. there is a chain of volcanoes

  3. the North Atlantic Drift flows past the coast

  4. the Westerlies blow from the South West
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Explanation

The North Atlantic Drift (warm extension of Gulf Stream) keeps Norwegian ports ice-free by bringing warm water. At these high latitudes (60-70°N), areas without this warming freeze in winter, but Norway's coast remains navigable year-round due to this maritime influence.

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