Why was Erik the Red able to explore Greenland in the 10th century AD?
A) He managed to sail the North Atlantic during a two-year period of minimal storms.
B) His explorations took place during a particularly warm climatic period.
C) There was no glacial ice in Greenland at the time.
D) Sea temperatures were cooler, so there was less propensity for storms.
B
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