Drier Climates Tend to Prevail

question 17

Multiple Choice

Drier climates tend to prevail:

• A) on the windward side of mountains.
• B) in a rain shadow.
• C) close to the coast of the continent.
• D) in temperate regions.
• E) only in the northern hemisphere.

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