Which cold ocean current helps maintain the Atacama's aridity?
Correct answer: A. The Humboldt (Peru) Current
- A. The Humboldt (Peru) Current
- B. The Benguela Current
- C. The California Current
- D. The West Australian Current
Explanation
The cold Humboldt (Peru) Current offshore chills the air and suppresses rainfall over the Atacama.
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