Which region is an example of maritime climate?

• A. Napa Valley
• B. Bordeaux
• C. Burgundy
• D. Alsace

Answer: (B)

Maritime climates are shaped by proximity to the sea, producing mild conditions with only modest temperature changes between seasons and relatively even rainfall throughout the year. Bordeaux sits on the Atlantic coast, where the Gulf Stream and prevailing westerlies keep winters mild and summers cooler, with rainfall spread more evenly across the year. This sea influence is what defines its climate as maritime. Nearby regions show different patterns: Napa Valley has a warm, dry-summer Mediterranean climate with larger temperature swings, while Burgundy and Alsace are more continental, inland and subject to hotter summers and colder winters with less sea moderation. So Bordeaux is the region that exemplifies a maritime climate.