Which of these factors prohibits the marine west coast climate of the U.S. from extending farther inland?

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Which of these factors prohibits the marine west coast climate of the U.S. from extending farther inland? ​

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Mountain barriers, specifically the coastal ranges and the Rocky Mountains, block moist air from the Pacific Ocean from moving farther inland, creating a rain shadow effect on the leeward side of the mountains. This geographical feature limits the extent of the marine west coast climate in the U.S.

Which of These Factors Prohibits the Marine West Coast Climate