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saraeharris

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___________________ _ is an intense discharge of electricity.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Why is the Atacama Desert in Northern Chile (if not the driest) one of the driest places on Earth?



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Answer to Question 1

lightning

Answer to Question 2

The stabilizing effect of the subtropical high pressure system dominates Northern Chile for long periods. Also, the Atacama Desert is on the rain shadow side of the Andes.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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