How is it possible that coastal deserts exist in such a close proximity to ocean moisture?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Most coastal deserts are located on the west edges of continents at latitudes where the prevailing wind is from the east. This means that atmospheric circulation carries dry continental air offshore rather than bringing moist oceanic air onshore.
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A) steel B) textiles C) electronics D) biotechnology E) none of the above
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A) United States B) Mexico C) Portugal D) Canada E) Spain