UPSC Prelims 2024 Question:

Consider the following description:

1. Annual and daily range of temperatures is low. 
2. Precipitation occurs throughout the year.
3. Precipitation varies between 50cm - 250 cm
   
   

What is this type of climate?

Explanation: 

Marine West Coast Climate:

• It is located poleward from the Mediterranean climate on the west coast of the continents. The main areas are: Northwestern Europe, the west coast of North America, north of California, southern Chile, southeastern Australia and New Zealand.
  
  
• Due to marine influence, the temperature is moderate and in winter, it is warmer than for its latitude. The mean temperature in summer months ranges from 15°-20°C and in winter 4°- 10°C. The annual and daily ranges of temperature are small. Precipitation occurs throughout the year. Precipitation varies greatly from 50-250 cm.
  
  

Therefore, option (4) is the correct answer.

Subject: Geography | Climate Weather and Atmosphere