This globe from the atmospheric moisture investigation shows specific humidity, with blue and green being highest. What is a possible explanation for why specific humidity values are relatively low in the ocean adjacent to the western coast of southern Africa?





A) The ITCZ shifts position with season

B) The presence of a cold ocean current

C) The westerlies blow from north to south in this area

D) The westerlies blow south to north in this area


B) The presence of a cold ocean current

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