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swpotter12

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on: Jul 16, 2018
The world record for the longest period without rainfall occurred in a
 
  A) polar desert.
  B) sub-tropical desert.
  C) rain-shadow desert.
  D) coastal desert.

Question 2

What is the main difference between rain-shadow deserts and tropical deserts?
 
  A) cause of the lack of precipitation
  B) the parent rock type
  C) the amount of precipitation
  D) the typical vegetation


frankwu0507

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


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