Many of the dry, arid climates of South America result from ...

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Many of the dry, arid climates of South America result from __________ __________, where mountains block the formation of precipitation in certain areas.
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Question 2

The _________ people erected at least 900 moai statues between 1200 and 1500 . In addition, they deforested most of Easter Island, which precipitated the demise of their civilization.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Answer to Question 1

rain shadows

Answer to Question 2

Polynesian

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