Physical Geography of the United States — Unit test

Question 5 • ELPGE Q1 M/J Civics 2106010 HCPS v24

What is the difference in climates east and west of the Cascade Mountains in the Pacific Northwest?

Answer

There is more cloud cover and more rain in the east of the Cascade Mountains.

There are colder winters in the west but milder winters in the east of the Cascade Mountains.

There is more sunshine and less rain in the west of the Cascade Mountains.

There are milder winters in the west but colder winters in the east of the Cascade Mountains.

Explanation

The Cascade Mountains block some moist air moving inland from the Pacific Ocean. The west side has a milder, wetter climate, while the east side is drier and generally has colder winters. Therefore, the correct choice is “There are milder winters in the west but colder winters in the east of the Cascade Mountains.”

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