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The climate in the eastern US is influenced by moisture-rich air masses from the Atlantic Ocean, leading to more precipitation and higher humidity. In contrast, the western US is influenced by the dry air from the Pacific Ocean, resulting in less precipitation and more arid conditions. The presence of mountain ranges in the western US also plays a role in creating diverse climates.
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What kind of biome does the Easter US have?
The Eastern US has a variety of biomes, including temperate deciduous forests, grasslands, wetlands, and mixed forests. The specific biome can vary depending on the region and climate, with the Eastern US being home to a diverse range of plant and animal species.
What hemispheres is the US in?
The united states is in the northern and western and eastern (Alaska sits either side of the 180o meridian) hemispheres.
How would you describe the climate where you live?
hot and wet.
Which 2 hemispheres does the US lie in?
North & West Western Hemisphere, because it is west of the Prime meredian and Northern Hemisphere because it is located above the Equator. Strange as it may seem, there is also a tiny part of the USA in the Eastern Hemisphere. It's the western portion of the Aleutian chain of islands that dangles from the "chin" of Alaska, and keeps going, across the meridian of 180 longitude into the eastern hemisphere. It's all part of the state of Alaska, and part of the US.
Where do hurricanes that strike the US originate?
Many of them originate in the Gulf of Mexico and western Atlantic, though as the season progresses more come from the coast of Africa and the eastern Atlantic.
What is the major difference in the climates of the eastern and western parts of the US?
The major difference is that the eastern part of the US generally has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters, while the western part has a more varied climate, with regions experiencing Mediterranean, desert, and mountainous climates. Additionally, the western US tends to be drier overall compared to the eastern US.
Does the eastern o or the western US have more climate zones?
The western US has more climate zones than the eastern US due to its diverse geography, ranging from coastal regions to mountain ranges and deserts. This variation in terrain contributes to a wider range of climates and ecosystems found in the western states.
How is western us climate different from eastern us?
The western US tends to be drier with more extreme variations in temperature, due to its proximity to desert regions and mountain ranges. The eastern US has a milder climate with more consistent precipitation, influenced by its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. These factors result in differences in weather patterns and vegetation between the two regions.
Why does the climate vary more from place to place in the western US than in the eastern US?
Because the western United States in more mountainous, this creates more micro-climates in the area.
Are the Appalachians in the eastern US or the western US?
They are found in the eastern US.
Are the appalchian mountains in the eastern US or the western US?
In the eastern US.
Which is more mountainous eastern or western of the US?
The Western US.
Is the US in the eastern or western of the hemisphere?
the US is in the Western hemisphere.
Is the US in the eastern or the western part of the US?
Western Hemisphere.
Is the US in the Eastern of Western Hemisphere?
Western
Is US the eastern or western hemisphere?
western
Is most of the US eastern or western?
western
