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daltonest1984

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The B climates are dry most usually because of lack of ________.
 
  A) uplift in the air
  B) solar energy
  C) moisture in the air
  D) high altitude
  E) occurrence near the polar front

Question 2

In South America there is a coastal desert because of ________.
 
  A) rising air
  B) a double rain shadow
  C) the Intertropical Convergence Zone
  D) a warm ocean current
  E) incursions of Antarctic air masses
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anoriega3

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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