Which state in the United States and province in Canada have maritime climates and enormous mountain chains? Colorado and Manitoba Washington and British Columbia Washington and Quebec Colorado and British Columbia

To determine which state in the United States and province in Canada have maritime climates and enormous mountain chains, let's analyze the options: 1. **Colorado and Manitoba**: - Colorado has a continental climate with mountainous regions (the Rocky Mountains), but it does not have a maritime climate. - Manitoba has a continental climate as well, not maritime. 2. **Washington and British Columbia**: - Washington has a maritime climate, especially in the western part of the state, and it has the Cascade Range, which is a significant mountain chain. - British Columbia also has a maritime climate along its coast and is home to the Coast Mountains and the Rocky Mountains. 3. **Washington and Quebec**: - Washington, as mentioned, has a maritime climate and mountain chains. - Quebec has a more continental climate, especially in the northern regions, and does not primarily have a maritime climate. 4. **Colorado and British Columbia**: - Colorado has a continental climate, while British Columbia has a maritime climate. Based on this analysis, the correct answer is: **Washington and British Columbia**.