What is a major reason for the Patagonian Desert's dryness?
Correct answer: D. The rain-shadow effect of the Andes
- A. A cold offshore current
- B. Its distance from the sea
- C. High latitude glaciation
- D. The rain-shadow effect of the Andes
Explanation
The Andes strip moisture from westerly winds, leaving Patagonia in a rain shadow.
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