Question

Why is South Island's west coast called the "Wet Coast"?

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Responses

Its terrain consists mostly of rainforest.
Its terrain consists mostly of rainforest.
Weather systems crossing the Pacific from South America hit this coast first.
Weather systems crossing the Pacific from South America hit this coast first.
The roaring forties bring strong west winds from the Indian Ocean.
The roaring forties bring strong west winds from the Indian Ocean.
It sits in a climatic convergence zone.

Answer 1

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All of the above responses contribute to the reason why South Island's west coast is called the "Wet Coast."