Consider the following description:Annual and daily range of temperatures is low.Precipitation occur

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Consider the following description:Annual and daily range of temperatures is low.Precipitation occurs throughout the year.Precipitation varies between 50 cm – 250 cm.What is this type of climate?

Accepted Answer

The marine west coast climate (British type) is found along a relatively narrow strip of coastal Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and southern Alaska in North America. It is likewise found along coastal Chile in South America. The marine west coast climate extends further inland into northwest Europe than in North America due to the orientation of mountains. This climate is also found on the southeast coast of Australia and New Zealand.The marine west coast is noted for its mild summers and winters and, as a result, a small annual temperature range. Its location on the west coast of a continent in the midlatitudes places the climate in the path of the Westerlies. In this situation, the climate receives a constant influx of oceanic air throughout the year. The mild temperatures are a direct result of the moderating influence of ocean bodies on air temperatures. This is especially true for those situations where a warm ocean current borders the continent, like the North Atlantic Drift's effect on northwestern Europe.Temperature ranges increase as one moves away from the coast. The marine west coast climate is dominated by cyclonic activity embedded in the Westerlies. Frequent cyclonic storms bring prolonged periods of rain, drizzle, and fog to these west coast locations. In some locations, it is not uncommon to receive as much as 250 cm (100 in) of precipitation in a year. Hence option (d) is the correct answer.Source: Certificate Geography by GC Leong Chapter