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1
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What is the geography of the marine west coast?

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Mostly west coasts at 40-60 degrees

2
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What is the climate like for the Marine West Coast?

A

Cool summer / Very mild winter for these latitudes. There is no month below freezing

3
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Why does Marine West Coast extend so far inland in Europe?

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Because there is no North South mountain barriers

4
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How much precipitation is in Marine West Coasts?

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Plenty of rain in all months, can be quite high

5
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What is the main control of precipitation in the marine west coast?

A

Westerlies/ cyclonic storms (frontal lifting)

6
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What is the key difference between humid subtropical and the marine west coast?

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Temperatures moderated by ocean influence so flatter temp curve than Humid Subtrop (which has HOT summer). It isn’t too hot, not tool cold, but cold enough that you know it.

7
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Why is there a marine west coast in west virginia?

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Elevation makes moderate summer temps

8
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What kind of forests are in Marine Wests coasts?

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Marine West Coast Vegetation usually conifers (often large) or mixed forest

9
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The marine west coast has forest high rainfall, high humidity, and moderate temps. What does that mean?

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High biomass!

10
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What kind of crops are grown in the marine west coast?

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Fruit orchards: apples, cherries, plums, grapes/ wine, commercial flowers, timber