The Great Basin of the United States Is Arid Because

question 55

Multiple Choice

The Great Basin of the United States is arid because

• A) of its interior position within the continent.
• B) of its location on the lee side of mountain ranges.
• C) the subtropical high pressure zone is located overhead all year.
• D) all of the above
• E) A and B only

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