What angle from the zenith would the sun have to be in order to give the most direct rays and least direct sun rays?

0 degrees-most direct & 90 degrees- least direct
or
90 degress-most direct & 0 degress-least direct

Answerair masses develop near the equator are warm; tropical air mass

Just do the math, then think

Western europe's proximity to water has affected its climate since large bodies of water in the moderation of air temperature of the surrounding areas. the economy is also affected since it is great for the economic growth of the region. this allows easy access to trade for europe. culture is also affected by the proximity of water through the pattern of their day-to-day living.