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Marine - strip of land from southern Alaska to northern California, mild, moist climate, many forests
Mediterranean - Much of California, winters are mild and moist, summers are hot and dry
Desert - much of the Southwest U.S., hot dry climate
Steppe - east of the Rockies in the Great Plains, limited rainfall, short grasses good for grazing
Humid Continental - Central Plains and the northeastern U.S., more rainfall than the steppe, good soil
Humid Subtropical - Southeastern part of the country, warm temperatures and regular rainfall