Marine West Coast Flashcards
What is the geography of the marine west coast?
Mostly west coasts at 40-60 degrees
What is the climate like for the Marine West Coast?
Cool summer / Very mild winter for these latitudes. There is no month below freezing
Why does Marine West Coast extend so far inland in Europe?
Because there is no North South mountain barriers
How much precipitation is in Marine West Coasts?
Plenty of rain in all months, can be quite high
What is the main control of precipitation in the marine west coast?
Westerlies/ cyclonic storms (frontal lifting)
What is the key difference between humid subtropical and the marine west coast?
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.
Why is there a marine west coast in west virginia?
Elevation makes moderate summer temps
What kind of forests are in Marine Wests coasts?
Marine West Coast Vegetation usually conifers (often large) or mixed forest
The marine west coast has forest high rainfall, high humidity, and moderate temps. What does that mean?
High biomass!
What kind of crops are grown in the marine west coast?
Fruit orchards: apples, cherries, plums, grapes/ wine, commercial flowers, timber
