question: What type of climate does the coast of california have?
distractor3: arctic
distractor1: rainforest
distractor2: tropical
correct_answer: mediterranean
support: Mediterranean climates are found on the western coasts of continents. The latitudes are between 30° and 45°. The coast of California has a Mediterranean climate. Temperatures are mild and rainfall is moderate. Most of the rain falls in the winter, and summers are dry. To make it through the dry summers, short woody plants are common.