A Rainshadow Desert Is Normally Found

question 17

Multiple Choice

A rainshadow desert is normally found

• A) in the center of a large surface anticyclone.
• B) on the back (western)side of a large thunderstorm.
• C) in polar regions where the air is cold and dry.
• D) in the center of the ITCZ.
• E) on the downwind side of a mountain range.

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